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Yom Hazikaron: Israel’s Memorial Day
This day honoring fallen soldiers immediately precedes Israel's Independence Day.
Host a Stress-Free Passover: Download Your Essential Seder Table Checklist
Preparing for a Passover seder is a lot of work. My Jewish Learning has you covered. We created a free ...
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Get Your Copy of Sholem Aleichem’s Purim Short Story ‘In King Ahasuerus’ House’
The Yiddish writer Sholem Aleichem (1859–1916) is best known for his stories about Tevye the Dairyman, which inspired the musical ...
Your Copy of ‘In King Ahasuerus’ House’ Is On Its Way
Your downloadable copy of Sholem Aleichem’s short story “In King Ahasuerus’ House” will arrive in your inbox shortly. Interested in ...
A Free Purim Checklist
There are many customs associated with Purim: costumes, parodies, practical jokes, and, of course, baking hamantaschen. But there are only ...
Notar
Many ancient Jewish sacrifices could be eaten — but only within a certain amount of time.
Piggul
If the priest performing a sacrifice has improper intentions, it can spoil the offering.
Hanukkah 2025: The My Jewish Learning Guide to Gifting
We have Judaica with a twist (think pink kiddush cup), Jewish jewelry, essential reads and so much more.