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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Is Kosher Food Blessed by a Rabbi?
Blessing food does not make it kosher, nor is food that has not been blessed necessarily unkosher.
Full Text of Al Hanisim for Hanukkah
The complete text of Al Hanisim for Hanukkah in Hebrew, English, and transliteration.
10 Beautiful Menorahs to Brighten Your Hanukkah
Display your holiday candles in style.
How to Get Started Keeping a Kosher Home
There is no single standard for keeping kosher, and therefore no single standard for keeping a kosher home. But here's how to get started.
Is Kosher Food Healthier?
Like most ways of eating, a kosher diet can be very healthy — or very unhealthy.
Text of Elohai Netzor
This meditation recited at the close of the Amidah comes from the Talmud.
Do Jews Celebrate Thanksgiving?
The fall feast is not only celebrated but embraced by many Jews as a tangible symbol of comfort in America.