Dear Jew In the City, Some horrid information has been spread about the Talmud on X this last week. How do we refute it? Sincerely, Ella – Dear Ella, Thanks for your question. First let’s discuss the general topic of misinformation and disinformation. There are a lot of ways that a message can get garbled. […]
Dear Jew in the City, Are Orthodox Jews allowed to consume alcohol? Thanks, Sam Dear Sam, Thanks for your question, though I really wonder what prompted it. Anyone even passingly familiar with Jewish ritual life would be aware that wine plays a regular role in it. We usher Shabbos in and out with kiddush and havdalah […]
Dear Jew in The City, How should we respond to Iran’s threat of war on Tisha B’Av? Sincerely, Yosefa – Dear Yosefa, Thanks for your question. This is a very serious matter, so I’m going to play against type this time by not cracking any jokes. Tisha b’Av is a day of communal mourning. On […]
Dear Jew in the City, Is kashrut only about spiritual health, or physical health too? Thank you, Liat _ Dear Liat, Thanks for your question. I think this is something we may have discussed in the past, but even if it is, it bears repeating. One of my nine (to date) books – all of […]
Dear Jew in the City, In light of the increasing danger and hatred of Jews around the world, the Three Weeks and Tisha B’Av seem more relevant than ever. Is there anything extra we can do this year for our hostages, soldiers and the safety of our nation? Thank you, Meira Dear Meira, Thanks for […]
Dear Jew in the City, My friend said you can’t be buried in a Jewish cemetery with tattoos – is that true? Thanks, Alexander Dear Alexander- That Jews with tattoos cannot be buried in a Jewish cemetery is a persistent myth, right up there with “Jews don’t believe in Hell.” And, like “Jews don’t […]
