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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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, I am arranging a Shabbat dinner for a friend who recently…
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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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, Okay, what’s the deal — are Moroccan Jews Arab, or is…
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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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, Last week, I was visiting my parents at home. My mother…
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My rabbi talks too fast — can I tell him or is it rude?
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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, My rabbi, who is young and wonderful, talks too fast during…
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My roommate plays loud music during Shabbat dinner. Can I ask them to stop?
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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, I have a pretty low stakes question, but it is something…
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Dear Bintel: How on earth are we supposed to do Passover this year?
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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, I don’t think I could clean my house if I tried….
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My boyfriend won’t answer my calls on Shabbat. Should we break up?
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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, I’m living in Israel for a few years, working in the…
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I’m Christian, but my grandparents are Jewish. Can I celebrate Passover?
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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, I grew up in a Christian home that was not over…
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Will my friend think it’s weird that I don’t sleep with my husband on my period?
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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, My husband and I are visiting a friend of mine from…
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Letters to the Column: Belgium Jews, and where to send Jewish books
We love hearing from you! After a recent column about where to donate Jewish books, I got a rush of responses—some rather fierce—reminding me that if any of the books are in Yiddish, or about Yiddish subjects, both the Yiddish Book Center and YIVO should be considered. Below we include a letter with more resources…
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I got vaccinated, but my family thinks I cut the line. Should I have waited?
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 [email protected]. Dear Bintel, Although I’m not technically entitled to get the Covid vaccine (I’m…
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