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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Beyond “Maestro”: Leonard Bernstein’s Art, Jewishness and Legacy

Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-nominated film “Maestro” introduced a new generation to the life and genius of Leonard Bernstein, one of the ...

Beyond “Maestro”: Leonard Bernstein’s Art, Jewishness and Legacy

Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-nominated film “Maestro” introduced a new generation to the life and genius of Leonard Bernstein, one of the ...

Beyond “Maestro”: Leonard Bernstein’s Art, Jewishness and Legacy

Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-nominated film “Maestro” introduced a new generation to the life and genius of Leonard Bernstein, one of the ...

Beyond “Maestro”: Leonard Bernstein’s Art, Jewishness and Legacy

Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-nominated film “Maestro” introduced a new generation to the life and genius of Leonard Bernstein, one of the ...

18 Items to Make This Passover Different From All Others

From seder plates and Passover treats to jumping frogs and Haggadahs, step up your seder game this year.

Learn Ladino: An Intro to the Judeo-Spanish Language

Want to learn Ladino, the Judeo-Spanish language with a rich, centuries-old history from Europe to the Middle East? From el ...

Discover End-of-Passover Traditions from Around the World

From Morocco to Iran, Jews celebrate unique holidays before, during, and after Passover! Some of these holidays are about communing ...

Learn to Make Dreamy Passover Desserts You’ll Want Year-Round

Join Bonnie Stern and Anna Rupert, a best-selling mother and daughter duo, to learn how to craft delicious Passover desserts ...

Kosher Rules for Passover

A general guide to the rules of keeping kosher on Passover.

How to Sell Your Hametz For Passover

There are several ways to sell leavened products that you cannot dispose of before Passover.