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BINTEL BRIEF Should an Israeli couple ‘seek safety’ in the US — even if it means caring for their host’s parrots?
Bintel says Jews have long survived turmoil by knowing when to leave. But the parrots could be a deal-breaker
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BINTEL BRIEF An anti-Zionist Jew wants to know: ‘Am I even Jewish anymore?’
Bintel says disagreeing with other Jews is the most Jewish thing you can do
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BINTEL BRIEF Since Oct. 7, my daughter has become anti-Israel, and I’m grieving
Bintel says there are ways to talk about Israel with family who disagree
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BINTEL BRIEF My dear friends’ wedding is on Yom Kippur. How do I reconcile my obligations?
Bintel says don’t take the scheduling personally — and skip the buffet
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BINTEL BRIEF I don’t belong to a synagogue. Can I be buried in a Jewish cemetery?
Bintel advises a reader who feels shut out of Jewish life — and Jewish death
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BINTEL BRIEF I’m trans, frum, anti-Zionist and lonely. Should I stop trying to fit in where I’m not wanted?
Bintel tackles a letter from a reader who can't tell if they're disliked more for their queerness or their politics
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BINTEL BRIEF She’s married to the king of futzing. Now that he’s retired, should he do more housework?
Bintel readers weigh in on dividing household chores and the tale of two toilets
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BINTEL BRIEF I’m losing my religion thanks to the war. Can Jewish tradition guide me?
Bintel says: Jewish tradition contains things you'll love and things you might hate
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