Socializing with Non-Jews
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Social Drinking With Non-Jews
- In social situations with non-Jews, Sephardim may not drink any beer.[1][2] Ashkenazi custom is more lenient and they may drink anything besides date honey beer. [3] However, there are a wide range of opinions, and many still adopt a strict approach in these situations.[4]
- Having tea or coffee in a non-Jewish store with non-Jews is allowed, but many advise against this practice.[4] See page on Marit Ayin for relevant halachot in these situations.
Attending Parties With Non-Jews
- One is not allowed to drink any alcohol or eat any food at a non-Jewish party provided that there are more non-Jews and Jews at the party.[5] Some event extend this prohibition to a case where there are an equal amount of Jews and non-Jews.[6]
- At a party where there are more Jews than non-Jews, the prohibitions do not apply.[5]
Attending Non-Jewish Weddings
Attending Business Holiday Parties
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Sources
- ↑ Shulchan Aruch 114:1, Kaf HaChaim 114:11
- ↑ Avoda Zara 31b, The Gemara discusses that the issue of drinking with non-Jews is due to the fact that this may lead to intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews.
- ↑ Rama Yoreh Deah 114:1
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chelkat Binyamin 114:22
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Rambam Ma'achalot Asurot 17:9-10
- ↑ Pri Chadash 114:1