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The Forward’s classic Jewish advice column, A Bintel Brief, is now a podcast. Our co-hosts, two Jewish mothers, dish on the dilemmas of Jewish-American life, identity, culture and politics. New episod... more
FAQs about A Bintel Brief:How many episodes does A Bintel Brief have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.
August 19, 2021Episode 4: "Cautious Caretaker"This week on “A Bintel Brief,” Lynn and Ginna help someone concerned by their father-in-law’s reaction to their mother-in-law’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. Carol Silver-Elliot, President and CEO of the Jewish Home Family, drops in to share her perspective on elderly care. Have your own spin on this week's question? Agree or disagree with Bintel's advice? Share your feedback with us at [email protected]....more31minPlay
August 12, 2021Episode 3: “Fear of FOMO”Ginna and Lynn advise a woman struggling to engage with her friends in the wake of the past year’s limits on in-person interactions. Chana Pollack, the Forward’s archivist, joins with another letter from the original Bintel advice column. Have your own spin on this week's question? Agree or disagree with Bintel's advice? Share your feedback with us at [email protected]....more26minPlay
August 05, 2021Episode 2: "Aunt Enemy"Lynn and Ginna return with a second episode of "A Bintel Brief." This week’s question comes from a woman concerned that her sibling’s children have been politically radicalized. The episode also features an appearance by Chana Pollack, the Forward’s archivist, who provides historical precedent for grappling with this modern quandary....more29minPlay
July 29, 2021Episode 1: “Mr. Not-Dad”Hosts Lynn Harris and Ginna Green inaugurate the first episode of A Bintel Brief, a new podcast from the Forward, based on the 100+ year-old Jewish advice column. This week’s question comes from a single man in his 50s grieving his lack of partner and children....more32minPlay
July 22, 2021A Bintel Brief TrailerThe Forward’s iconic advice column, updated for the 21st century!...more3minPlay
FAQs about A Bintel Brief:How many episodes does A Bintel Brief have?The podcast currently has 35 episodes available.