Miriam's Advice Well

Dear Miriam, My pre-election anxiety is making it hard to sleep. This is on top of an already pretty significant baseline of pandemic stress. I'm...

Dear Miriam, I know you've answered a lot of questions over the years about whether Jews should participate in Halloween because of its pagan origins....

Dear Miriam, What will happen if I outlive my non-Jewish spouse? I find great comfort and meaning in Jewish rituals surrounding death. What does one...

Dear Miriam, What is your best advice for hosting guests during this Sukkot? It should be a great holiday for hosting because we're already outside! Signed, Another...

Dear Miriam, During this holiday season, I've tried to bake challah regularly, but I find that no matter what I do, and no matter how...

Dear Miriam, Normally, I would try to teach my kids to be gentle with living things, starting with the idea that we don't step on...

Dear Miriam, My synagogue is having only virtual High Holiday services this year. I absolutely support this from the public health perspective, but from a...

Dear Miriam, What do you think is the right protocol for what to wear to a Zoom wedding? Should guests dress up or not bother? Signed, 2020...

Dear Miriam, I am interviewing for a new job, and I've been in touch several times over email with a potential new colleague. The person...

Dear Miriam, Some of my young relatives are starting school in a couple weeks. While their teachers may be wearing masks, kids at the school...