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BINTEL BRIEF Can an interfaith couple be buried together in a Jewish cemetery?
Bintel says it can be done — but it depends on who’s in charge of the rules
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BINTEL BRIEF I prepare bodies as part of a synagogue’s burial society, but I’m an anti-Zionist. Is that OK?
A woman wonders if the fact that the dead she washes and prepares would consent to be touched by someone with her politics
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BINTEL BRIEF Is it ever OK for Jews to host — or attend — a pig roast?
Bintel says it’s easy to judge other people’s food choices — for all kinds of reasons. But should we?
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BINTEL BRIEF What would you do with gold teeth said to be from Holocaust victims?
Bintel says you’ll never be certain of their origin. But what to do with them is clear
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BINTEL BRIEF Should Jewish employees get more days off than everyone else?
Bintel says singling out Jews is a bad idea — even when you’re doing them a favor
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BINTEL BRIEF I’m not Jewish. Can I still use the name Yael?
Bintel considers the nuances of biblical names and cultural appropriation
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BINTEL BRIEF Can a man convert to Judaism without being circumcised?
Bintel says some rabbis are OK with that. Here’s what you need to know
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BINTEL BRIEF How do you deal with invitations from someone who drives you nuts?
Seinfeld had a similar problem and couldn't solve it. But Bintel says there is a way out
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