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My Jewish Learning is the leading independent website and digital community for all things Jewish, from Jewish history to text to ritual to prayer to food and much more. We offer a robust website with thousands of articles answering nearly every possible question about Judaism and Jewish life, a daily newsletter guiding subscribers through interesting facts and must-read news about Jewish life and practice, a daily Talmud essay called "A Daily Dose of Talmud," a weekly Shabbat newsletter, dozens of special emails featuring insights into major Jewish topics, and a robust online community through our social media channels. Articles written with the My Jewish Learning byline are authored and edited by our staff. My Jewish Learning's staff includes leading Jewish scholars and journalists. Rachel Scheinerman, who holds a doctorate in Ancient Judaism from Yale University, is My Jewish Learning's Editor, and Ben Harris, a longtime, award-winning journalist covering Jewish topics, is Managing Editor.
Articles by My Jewish Learning
How to Greet Someone on Shavuot
Traditional greetings for the holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Torah.
Get Your Passover Questions Answered
Got questions about Passover? My Jewish Learning has answers.
Why Do Jews Wear Costumes on Purim?
The long practice of masquerading may have its roots in medieval Italy.
Sign Up For Understanding the Haggadah
Take a deeper look at the Passover Haggadah. This special email series dives into the central text read at the ...
Relationships at Sleepaway Camp
First of all, not everyone is having sex. But if you’re thinking about hooking up over the summer, read this first.
How to Find a Sponsoring Rabbi for Conversion to Judaism
Sponsoring rabbis serve as mentors and oversee the fundamentals of the conversion proces.