Shira Telushkin lives in Brooklyn, where she writes about religion, fashion and culture. She’s working on a book about monastic intrigue in modern America. Follow her on Twitter @shira_telushkin or email shira.telushkin@gmail.com.
Shira Telushkin
By Shira Telushkin
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Life My sons never call — should I give up on the relationship?
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2021. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, I’m an 81 year old mother who wishes to speak on…
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Life I lied about believing in God so my girlfriend would sleep with me
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2021. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, Over a decade ago, I was dating this really incredible girl…
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Life Was I wrong to offer my new employee time off for the Jewish holiday?
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2021. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, I know there is nothing to do now, but I still…
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Life I told my dad I’m not a zionist. Now my mom wants me to apologize.
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2021. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, My father is a kind and very loving man, who I…
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Life I’m a male rabbi — should I leave niddah to women?
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2020. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, I’m a male rabbinical student who was recently invited to participate…
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Life Can I un-invite a friend to Shabbat dinner?
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2020. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, I am arranging a Shabbat dinner for a friend who recently…
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Life My dad is a Moroccan Jew and I think of him as Arab. But is he really?
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2020. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, Okay, what’s the deal — are Moroccan Jews Arab, or is…
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Life The wine guy made fun of our kosher wine and offended my sister — but I just thought it was a good joke
From its start in 1906, A Bintel Brief was a pillar of the Forward, helping generations of Jewish immigrants learn how to be American. Now our columnists are helping people navigate the complexities of being Jewish in 2020. Send questions to bintel@forward.com. Dear Bintel, Last week, I was visiting my parents at home. My mother…
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