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What Is Zionism?

Dear Jew in the City, I was angered to read the updated Wikipedia definition of Zionism. They write that it “is an ethno-cultural nationalist movement that emerged in Europe in the late 19th century and aimed for the establishment of a Jewish state through the colonization of a land outside of Europe.” Surely Zionism is […]

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What Are Some Positive Talmudic Teachings Worth Learning?

Dear Jew in the City, You recently published an article disproving some of the negative things that people claim are in the Talmud. Can you please share some of the positive things that are in it? Thanks, Joana _ Hi Joana, Thanks for your request. “Positive things” is a broad stroke and it can include […]

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How Do We Refute Horrid Rumors About The Talmud?

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. […]

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Are Orthodox Jews Allowed To Consume Alcohol?

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 […]

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