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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.


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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Why Does Rosh Hashanah Last for Two Days?

The Jewish new year celebration is two days long.

Is Yom Kippur in the Bible?

Many Jewish holidays are mentioned in the Bible, but not all.

Things You Can’t Do on Yom Kippur

On Yom Kippur, many activities are prohibited to preserve the sanctity of the day.

Personal Hygiene on Yom Kippur

Can you shower? Use a toothbrush? Deodorant??

How to Greet Someone on Rosh Hashanah

Shana Tova and various other greetings are used when wishing someone a happy Jewish new year.

How to Greet Someone on Yom Kippur

The Jewish Day of Atonement is not a sad day, and so it's appropriate to greet people warmly.

From Pastor’s Daughter to Rabbi

Raised in the Lutheran church in Pennsylvania, Heidi Hoover embraced Judaism -- and then the rabbinate.

FREE STUFF ALERT: HotMat giving away 5 foldable Shabbat hotplates

The new foldable Shabbat hotplate from HotMat offers an aesthetically pleasing and practical update to an essential Shabbat gadget.Almost every ...

Why We Say Birkat Hamazon

This series of blessings recited after meals is about much more than just food.

5 Must Have Gadgets for Shabbat-Observant Jews

From a foldable hot plate to a Shabbat light bulb, these devices help make the Sabbath easier for observant Jews.

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