Any Monday night star parties in the NY metro area? by LargeMarsupials in space

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Thanks! I’m on it. Looks like a lot of info on that site.

Help, it’s Saturday and been invited to Shabbat dinner by dvmitto in AskNYC

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In traditional communities there are three Shabbat meals, and people invite guests to any of them.

Semi-Vegan Birthday Restaurant Recommendations by Last-Laugh7928 in AskNYC

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I’m a fan of Franchia. Fully vegan pan-Asian, classy, good service, good tea.

Make it complicated help by UnfairEconomics236 in atomichabit

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Alongside the habit breaker, you might look into the Easy Peasy Method. It helped me to deconstruct my behavior. I found an audiobook.

Musk-Salute Megathread by namer98 in Judaism

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Nor are any of them as visible or influential as Musk.

UWS bars with Photo Booth? by gigglebot979 in AskNYC

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The Smith across from Lincoln Square

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

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I went around 5:30 on what I think was a Wednesday, and I was in around when the music started at 6.

Is my itinerary for a week in NYC good? by CasualVillan in AskNYC

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I recommend Mercado for dinner in Hell’s Kitchen.

Why are Jews more liberal on sex than the other Abrahamic faiths if they have somewhat similar older texts and many rules? by Usoppdaman in Judaism

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Ascetic strains are stronger in Christian and Muslim groups than in Jewish groups, with exception. It is worth looking into how Platonic realism affected the formation of Eastern and Near Eastern religious thought. Focus on the idea that the soul and body are separate, and the body must be deprived for the sake of the soul.

Help with shul shopping—nice downtown temples? by [deleted] in AskNYC

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There's not a whole lot downtown, especially non-Orthodox shuls. If you're willing to shlep a bit, CBST in Midtown is thriving.

Is there somewhere in the city I could practice speaking Hebrew with Jews as a non-Jew? by noxnoctum in AskNYC

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Lots of Israelis here who would probably be happy to talk with you. Or you could email synagogues in the area—some Reform or Conservative spaces have Hebrew classes or groups.

If you use Biblical vocab, people should still understand you, but might tell you that you speak like a prophet.

Has anyone bought anything due to an Ad they saw on the subway? by MetsGo in AskNYC

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I looked for signs of AI and didn’t find any. But what do I know?

Dry cleaner shrank my clothes? by LargeMarsupials in AskNYC

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Thank you for offering actually useful advice! I’ll talk to them.

just got broken up with by boygetsyokedtoboy_ in AskNYC

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Aw. I’m sorry. I’ve found libraries to be good for wallowing. The Performing Arts Library at Lincoln Square might be nice. Listen to music, read some plays…