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BINTEL BRIEF How do I get my control-freak husband to back off?
Bintel says set some boundaries — and tell him to 'quit banging the teakettle'
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BINTEL BRIEF My kid’s being bullied, antisemitism is involved and the school won’t help. What do I do?
Bintel says there's nothing worse than feeling like you can't protect your child. But don't despair — we've got lots of advice
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BINTEL BRIEF I sat shiva for my sister because she hates Israel. Should I bother reconciling?
Bintel says boundaries might help mend this ‘Sister Split’ — but it won’t be easy
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BINTEL BRIEF How do I get my elderly relatives to stop driving?
Bintel says honor them by keeping them safe. Here's how to help figure out if it’s time to take away the car keys.
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Bintel Brief I’m Jewish — and my friend just asked me to help him dispose of Nazi memorabilia
The fine art of telling someone with good intentions that they have upset you
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BINTEL BRIEF ‘Sending you love’: Readers uplift convert whose ex said she was no longer Jewish
Flood of support for divorced woman who sought Bintel’s advice
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BINTEL BRIEF I converted to marry. Now I’m divorced and my ex says I can’t be Jewish
Bintel thinks your ex is a jerk, but let’s see what the Talmud says
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