Q. I work I.T. in a company were I’m the only Frum Jew (ex yeshiva bochur). My managers and co-workers are really nice to me and respect my particular religious needs. I have a number of seasonal questions. I greatly appreciate the clear straightforward answers you provide and the access to Horav Miller’s psakim, one of the great Poskim of our generation.
Can I attend at least for a short time a New Years party organized by the company? Only the drinks are kosher. I would hate to be the only employee not attending.

A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that you may attend for a short while, however only soft drinks are permitted and no liquor or alcoholic beverages should be consumed in their company. (Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 114: 1. See also Aruch Hashulchan ibid. and Shevet Halevy Y.D. 43, in regards to expensive drinks.)

Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a