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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Prayers for Shavuot

What to look forward to in synagogue on Shavuot.

What Texts Do We Read on Shavuot?

Special scriptural readings for the Festival of Weeks.

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.

Dayenu: It Would Have Been Enough

Hebrew and English text of this iconic Passover song.

How to Find a Passover Seder Near You

Don't have plans for the Seder? No problem.

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.

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