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Since 1906, the Forward has been answering reader dilemmas about daily life in “A Bintel Brief,” Yiddish for a bundle of letters.

Question 1

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Name:

(or alias, i.e, “Mr. Not Dad,” “Grumpy Gifter.” If you do not provide an alias, our team will come up with one.)