Socializing with Non-Jews

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Socializing With Non-Jews Without Alcohol

Social Drinking With Non-Jews

  1. 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),[1] Sefardim may not drink any beer in such a situation.[2] Ashkenazim may drink anything besides date honey beer. [3] However, there are a wide range of opinions, and many adopt a strict opinion in this situation.[4] If there are more Jews than non-Jews in the social situation, drinking is allowed.[5][6]

Attending Non-Jewish Weddings

Attending Business Holiday Parties

Links

  1. Shiur from Rav Yoni Levin

Sources

  1. Pri Chadash 114:1
  2. Shulchan Aruch 114:1, Kaf HaChaim 114:11
  3. Rama Yoreh Deah 114:1
  4. Chelkat Binyamin (Shaar Hatziyun 114:19)
  5. Rambam Ma'achalot Asurot 17:10
  6. 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.