Hosting a Non-Jew

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Question

Hello, I am a private online Hebrew teacher, and I have a non-Jewish student whom we are hosting for dinner next week. From what I have gathered and read so far, as long as it is a weekday evening, there is no problem hosting and no need to separate the table. Just do not speak about matters of faith and do not accept non-cooked wine. Nevertheless, I would like to clarify the laws to ensure this is indeed correct. Thank you in advance.

Answer

Shalom and blessings

The details you wrote are correct.

However, besides this, it should be noted that one should not give a gift to a non-Jew without a need for the Jew. Therefore, one should not host a non-Jew in their home for the non-Jew's enjoyment. But when it is necessary for the Jew, it is permitted.

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