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#In social situations with non-Jews, Sephardim may not drink any beer.<ref>Shulchan Aruch 114:1, Kaf HaChaim 114:11</ref><ref>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.</ref> Ashkenazim may drink anything besides date honey beer. <ref>Rama Yoreh Deah 114:1</ref> However, there are a wide range of opinions, and many adopt a strict approach in these situations.<ref name=":0">Chelkat Binyamin 114:22</ref>
#In social situations , if there are more non-Jews than Jews (some hold that if there are an equal number of Jews and non-Jews),<ref>Pri Chadash 114:1</ref> Regardless, if there are more Jews than non-Jews in the social situation, drinking is allowed.<ref>Rambam Ma'achalot Asurot 17:10</ref>
#Having tea or coffee in a non-Jewish store with non-Jews is allowed, but many advise against this practice.<ref name=":0" /> See page on [[Marit Ayin/Suspicious actions|Marit Ayin]] for relevant halachot in these situations.
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# [https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/878315/rabbi-yoni-levin/meeting-for-coffee-at-starbucks-social-drinking-with-co-workers/ Shiur from Rav Yoni Levin]
#[https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/878315/rabbi-yoni-levin/meeting-for-coffee-at-starbucks-social-drinking-with-co-workers/ Shiur from Rav Yoni Levin]
 
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Socializing With Non-Jews Without Alcohol

Social Drinking With Non-Jews

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  1. In social situations with non-Jews, Sephardim may not drink any beer.[1][2] Ashkenazim may drink anything besides date honey beer. [3] However, there are a wide range of opinions, and many adopt a strict approach in these situations.[4]
  2. In social situations , if there are more non-Jews than Jews (some hold that if there are an equal number of Jews and non-Jews),[5] Regardless, if there are more Jews than non-Jews in the social situation, drinking is allowed.[6]
  3. 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

Attending Non-Jewish Weddings

Attending Business Holiday Parties

Links

  1. Shiur from Rav Yoni Levin

Sources

  1. Shulchan Aruch 114:1, Kaf HaChaim 114:11
  2. 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.
  3. Rama Yoreh Deah 114:1
  4. 4.0 4.1 Chelkat Binyamin 114:22
  5. Pri Chadash 114:1
  6. Rambam Ma'achalot Asurot 17:10