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BINTEL BRIEF I’m scared about antisemitism, but my friends just want to talk about the war
Bintel advises a student who is struggling to discuss her fears with friends who keep bringing the conversation back to politics
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BINTEL BRIEF She’s married to a man but attracted to women. Now what?
Bintel says she’s not alone — and there are Jewish ways to recognize these feelings
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BINTEL BRIEF Her name is Rivke. She hates it when people on the phone call her ‘sir’
Bintel says there are ways to manage being misgendered — and the anxiety that comes with it
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BINTEL BRIEF May a Jewish nonprofit talk about something besides Israel and antisemitism?
Bintel says you owe it to those who care about your mission to try
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BINTEL BRIEF ‘I live in a Muslim country. Speaking out against antisemitism has left me friendless’
Bintel says thanks for being an ally. Now go out and find some like-minded pals
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BINTEL BRIEF How do you prove to non-Jews that Trump won’t be ‘good for the Jews’?
Bintel says you can’t. So just go back to that rock you’ve been living under
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BINTEL BRIEF How can I help my shy teenage daughter meet other Jewish kids, including boys?
Bintel says you’re asking the wrong questions. It’s not about Jews, and it’s not about boys.
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BINTEL BRIEF As a Jew, I’m starting to wonder if I can even be a progressive anymore
Bintel addresses the hard question of what to do when political labels and identities clash
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