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‘Can you have too many blessings?’ Bintel fans respond to Heartbroken Bubbe’s concern about her granddaughter being baptized

“A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice-column-turned-podcast, is back for its second season. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from our hosts, Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at (201-)…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris May 12, 2022 | 3 min read
Culture
I think my friend is a Holocaust denier. Do I have to intervene?

We’re back with season two of “A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice-column-turned-podcast, hosted by Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from the hosts. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris Apr 28, 2022 | 4 min read
Life
My daughter and her non-Jewish husband want to baptize their daughter. Can I object?

“A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice column, is now a podcast hosted by Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from the hosts. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris Oct 07, 2021 | 5 min read
Life
My friend matched with my cousin’s wife on a dating app. Do I tell?

“A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice column, is now a podcast hosted by Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from the hosts. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris Sep 30, 2021 | 3 min read
Life
My kids feel betrayed by their Israel education. How do I help them care about both the Jewish homeland and Palestinian rights?

“A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice column, is now a podcast hosted by Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from the hosts. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris Sep 22, 2021 | 4 min read
Life
My mentor’s negative reference cost me a prospective job. Should I confront her?

“A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice column, is now a podcast hosted by Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from the hosts. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris Sep 09, 2021 | 3 min read
Life
I want to hear from my kids more, but they won’t call. Should I accept my fate?

“A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice column, is now a podcast hosted by Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from the hosts. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris Sep 02, 2021 | 3 min read
Life
Am I my brother’s keeper? If so, what’s my responsibility to rescue him from the YouTube rabbit hole?

“A Bintel Brief,” the Forward’s signature advice column, is now a podcast hosted by Ginna Green and Lynn Harris. Listen to the latest episode here (or wherever you get your podcasts), and click here to sign up for a weekly newsletter with backstories from the hosts. Need advice? Email bintel@forward.com, or leave a voicemail at…

By Ginna Green and Lynn Harris Aug 26, 2021 | 3 min read

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