A Bintel Brief
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Episode 1: “Mr. Not-Dad”
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07/29/21 • 31 min
5.0
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, hosts Lynn Harris and Ginna Green answer a listener’s question about relationships and fatherhood.
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728
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07/29/21 • 31 min



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Episode 5: "O Brother Where Art Thou"
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08/26/21 • 22 min
4.0
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts answer a listener’s question about engaging with a loved one who has fallen down a YouTube rabbit hole. Lynn and Ginna are joined by Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta, hosts of “Majority 54.”
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
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08/26/21 • 22 min


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Coming Soon: A Bintel Brief, Season 2
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04/07/22 • 2 min
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to Season 2 of “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This season, hosts Lynn Harris and Ginna Green will be joined regularly by The Forward’s archivist, Chana Pollack, who brings a historical perspective to our reader’s modern questions. Check back in April to begin streaming Bintel’s next season.
04/07/22 • 2 min

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Episode 2: "Aunt Enemy"
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08/05/21 • 28 min
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts answer a listener’s question about political ideology and boundaries. Lynn and Ginna are joined by the Forward’s archivist, Chana Pollack, who offers wisdom from the paper’s past.
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.
08/05/21 • 28 min

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Episode 6: "Frustrated and Sad"
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09/02/21 • 25 min
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts respond to a question from a mother who wants to speak more regularly to her children. Lynn and Ginna are joined by Jordana Horn and Shannon Sarna, hosts of “Call Your Mother.”
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.
09/02/21 • 25 min
Episode 4: "Cautious Caretaker"
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08/19/21 • 30 min
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts answer a listener’s question about caring for aging relatives. Lynn and Ginna are joined by Carol Silver-Elliott, President and CEO of the Jewish Home Family.
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.
08/19/21 • 30 min
A Quick Yom Kippur Message
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09/16/21 • 0 min
The Forward won't release a new episode of "A Bintel Brief" this week because of Yom Kippur. But we're always accepting new question. Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.
09/16/21 • 0 min
Episode 7: "Qualified Applicant"
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09/09/21 • 24 min
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts advise a listener who recently learned that a mentor’s negative job reference likely cost the listener a job. Lynn and Ginna are joined by Morra Aarons-Mele, host of “The Anxious Achiever.”
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.
09/09/21 • 24 min
Episode 8: "Unhappy Camper"
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09/23/21 • 26 min
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts advise a mother struggling to respond to her children’s frustration over their Israel education. Ginna and Lynn are joined by Yona Shem-Tov and Leah Solomon of Encounter Programs.
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.
09/23/21 • 26 min
Episode 3: “Fear of FOMO”
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08/12/21 • 25 min
Starting in 1906, the editors of the Forward answered reader questions in a column called “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for “a bundle of letters.” Now, we're bringing Bintel into a new era. Welcome to “A Bintel Brief,” the Jewish advice podcast. This week, the hosts answer a listener’s question about friendship and community in the wake of the past year’s suppressed social life. Lynn and Ginna are joined by the Forward’s archivist, Chana Pollack, who offers wisdom from the paper’s past.
Send your dilemmas about Jewish-American life, identity, culture, politics or your personal hopes and dreams to [email protected], or leave a voicemail at (201) 540-9728.
Subscribe to the podcast to ensure you don't miss an episode. And sign up for our Bintel newsletter to hear more from our hosts about making the show.
08/12/21 • 25 min
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How many episodes does A Bintel Brief have?
A Bintel Brief currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does A Bintel Brief cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Relationships and Judaism.
What is the most popular episode on A Bintel Brief?
The episode title 'Episode 1: “Mr. Not-Dad”' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A Bintel Brief?
The average episode length on A Bintel Brief is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of A Bintel Brief released?
Episodes of A Bintel Brief are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of A Bintel Brief?
The first episode of A Bintel Brief was released on Jul 22, 2021.
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