Dear Jew in the City, How much separation does halacha require between men and women? Best, Jacob Dear Jacob, Thanks for your question. The answer is both objective and subjective. First let’s establish that separating the genders, at least on some occasions, is not a modern, Medieval, or even Talmudic innovation. It was practiced […]
“When I was starting my career, people would say to me – ‘Oh, you can’t be a TV writer and be Orthodox.” Meet Emmy Award-winning writer and producer, Ilana Wernick, producer and co-producer of The King of Queens, Modern Family, and The Middle, who proved everyone wrong in the best way.
Dear Jew in the City, Are Jews allowed to get drunk? Sincerely, Eva Dear Eva, Thanks for your question. It’s funny; normally we’re asked about whether there’s truly an obligation to get drunk on Purim. We’re never asked about whether this is permitted on a regular Thursday night or whatever. That’s probably a question that should […]
You may be aware that religious Jews do not work on Shabbat. You may also be aware that religious Jews do not do a whole slew of things on Shabbat, such as igniting a fire or even turning on lights. You are certainly aware that turning on the lights isn’t a whole lot of work. […]
Dear Jew in the City, Why do we eat dairy on Shavuos? Thanks, Maya Dear Maya, Thanks for your question. You know, I’ve been fielding questions on Jew in the City for a decade this August and this is the first time this has come up! Frankly, I’m surprised. Eating dairy on Shavuos is not […]
In a thought-provoking discussion, Allison joins a panel on Jewish World Weekly with Caleb Ben-David on i24 Sky News to talk about representation in media for Orthodox Jews. Allison passionately shares her views on the necessity of showcasing positive depictions and highlights the double standard faced by Orthodox Jews compared to other minority groups. Engage […]
