A woman, in her 40s and in a loving marriage with a man, is exploring her newly identified bisexuality. The personal realization of being queer brings both e...

Rivke, a woman with a distinctively Jewish name, expresses frustration at being misgendered as 'sir' during phone conversations due to her voice. She struggl...

Beth Harpaz addresses the challenges faced by a Jewish nonprofit seeking to engage its community on issues beyond Israel and antisemitism. The organization's...

In a heartfelt letter to the Bintel Brief advice column in the Forward, a secular Muslim living in Turkey shares their feelings of social isolation due to th...

Beth Harpaz responds to a reader's concern about explaining to non-Jewish colleagues why Donald Trump may not be beneficial for Jewish people, highlighting t...

A parent seeks advice on helping their shy teenage daughter meet other Jewish youths. The response suggests focusing less on the immediate concern of meeting...

Beth Harpaz shares expert tips for making perfect latkes for Hanukkah, emphasizing homemade's superior taste over store-bought alternatives. Key insights inc...

Jewish Country Houses, co-edited by Abigail Green, explores the significance of grand homes owned by Jewish families across Europe, which symbolized not just...

A reader seeks advice on dealing with a pushy synagogue board member who expects them to befriend his socially anxious daughter. Balancing personal struggles...

"Sabor Judo: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook," authored by Ilan Stavans and Margaret E. Boyle, offers a vibrant fusion of Jewish and Mexican cuisines, with recip...