A Bintel Brief

In our debut season of “A Bintel Brief,” hosts Ginna Green and Lynn Harris revived the Forward’s century-old Jewish advice column in the form of a popular podcast. After a short break, Lynn and Ginna are back with more advice, quips, and humor. Listen to Season 2 of A Bintel Brief on any streaming platform starting this April.

To close out Season 1, Lynn and Ginna join with the Forward’s Editor-in-Chief, Jodi Rudoren, and archivist, Chana Pollack, for a live advice session and peek behind the scenes of the Bintel podcast.

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We're very excited to share with you an episode of Israel Story this week. This is the first episode of their sixth season and is all about community. More specifically the diverse and vibrant community at the Jerusalem YMCA. If you are looking for the best audio storytelling around, not just from the Middle East, but from anywhere - this is the show for you. Hosted by Mishy Harman, Israel Story is produced in partnership with Tablet Magazine and The Jerusalem Foundation. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or wherever you’re listening now.

In the last episode of Bintel Season 1, Lynn and Ginna help a grandmother distraught by the news that her daughter might not raise her granddaughter in a Jewish tradition. Tema Smith of 18Doors and Sharon Goldtzvik of Uprise join for a conversation about Jewish continuity.

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Ginna and Lynn advise a writer who learned that a cousin’s wife is active on a Jewish dating app. Chana Pollack, the Forward’s archivist, joins for a conversation about marital norms, privacy, and familial obligation.

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Ginna and Lynn respond to a mother who needs help navigating discourse around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with her children, who feel betrayed by their education at Jewish summer programs. A discussion of Jewish-American identity and politically-engaged parenting.

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"A Bintel Brief" is taking a break this week in observance of Yom Kippur.

Ginna and Lynn respond to a listener who is upset by the revelation that their mentor sent a negative job reference to a prospective employer. Morra Aarons-Mele, host of “The Anxious Achiever” podcast, joins for a discussion about workplace dynamics.

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Lynn and Ginna advise a woman struggling to communicate with her adult children. Jordana Horn and Shannon Sarna, hosts of the “Call Your Mother” podcast, join for a discussion about Jewish mothering.

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Lynn and Ginna help a writer concerned by his brother’s descent into YouTube conspiracy theories. Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta, hosts of "Majority 54," join for a conversation about reaching out to politically-distant loved ones.

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