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Forward ‘My teenager’s going to boarding school. I’m panicked she’ll face antisemitism’ 19 Nov
A mother expresses concern about her teenage daughter potentially facing antisemitism at a boarding school in a Bintel column. The daughter, who wears her Je...
19 Nov
Forward She just wants to be a good person. But she’s overwhelmed by the state of the world 3 Nov
A reader writes to the Bintel Brief about feeling overwhelmed by global issues while trying to honor the Jewish values of her late grandmother. The response ...
3 Nov
Forward Can an interfaith couple be buried together in a Jewish cemetery? 29 Sep
The issue of burial for interfaith couples in Jewish cemeteries varies widely depending on the religious affiliation and policies of the cemetery. While trad...
29 Sep
Forward Is it ever OK for Jews to host — or attend — a pig roast?  8 Jul
In response to a Jewish individual's dilemma over attending a Jewish friend's pig roast, the Bintel Brief advice column reflects on the complexities of maint...
8 Jul
Forward What would you do with gold teeth said to be from Holocaust victims? 20 Jun
A rabbi in a rural area received a collection of gold teeth, allegedly taken from Holocaust victims, which presented an ethical dilemma about their respectfu...
20 Jun
Forward Should Jewish employees get more days off than everyone else? 28 May
The article explores the workplace fairness issue of Jewish employees receiving more days off for religious holidays compared to their non-Jewish colleagues....
28 May
Forward Can a man convert to Judaism without being circumcised? 8 May
While circumcision is traditionally required for male converts to Judaism, exceptions exist. Reform Rabbi Rachael Bregman and Rabbi Barbara Aiello in Italy s...
8 May
Forward How do you deal with invitations from someone who drives you nuts? 22 Apr
In the Bintel Brief advice column, Beth Harpaz addresses a dilemma involving a couple who constantly face uncomfortable dining scenarios due to one member’s ...
22 Apr
Forward Is it OK to ask your Seder host if you can bring a guest? 11 Apr
Navigating the social etiquette of a Passover Seder can be tricky, especially when considering bringing an unexpected guest. The Bintel Brief advice column s...
11 Apr
Forward She’s married to a man but attracted to women. Now what? 6 Mar
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...
6 Mar