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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 Say the Asher Yatzar Blessing
This blessing of thanksgiving is traditionally recited upon exiting the restroom.
Get an Easy Weeknight Recipe Each Sunday
Weeknight dinners don’t need to be complicated.Save time and add a little Jewish flavor to your weeknight meals with a ...
Thank You For Signing Up For What to Make This Week
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What Happens on the Day of Conversion
The particulars can vary, but typically it involves appearing before a Beit Din, immersing in a mikveh, and adopting a Hebrew name.
Is Everyone Hooking Up But Me?
It’s normal to wonder whether your sexual experience is similar to your friends, and worry about what it means if it’s not. Here’s the real deal about who’s doing what—and why it’s always best to be true to yourself
Is Instagram Bumming You Out?
All of that scrolling, posting, and liking can backfire and bum you out. Learn how to be smart about using social media.
How to Talk About Sex
If you’re thinking about being intimate with someone, it’s important to talk about it first. Follow these tips to get through the (often awkward) conversation.
How to Help a Friend Through a Bad Breakup
It’s not easy to see a close friend go through a rocky end to a relationship. Here’s what to say—and not say—during this tough time.
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
Sometimes it’s hard to get a good perspective on a relationship when you are in the middle of it. Learn what to look for in a healthy relationship, plus where to find reliable information on safe sex.
How to Leave an Uncomfortable Relationship
Some relationships don’t work out the way you hoped, but finding a way to end things can feel intimidating. Here’s help.