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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
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Shavuot
Why some synagogues use paper-cuts as decorations, how Israelis celebrate with water, and other lesser-known facts about this springtime holiday.
Nine Jewish Blessings for Extraordinary Moments
Most Jewish prayers are recited at regular intervals or on specific occasions, but a few are said in circumstances that are anything but routine.
Top 15 Pop Culture Jewish Prayer Moments
From Gene Wilder to Larry David, we round up our favorite examples of Jewish prayers in music, film and TV.
Seeding New Jewish Rituals on an Organic Farm
Oliver Levis and his family take a DIY approach to crafting their own unique Jewish community in rural Vermont.
Jewish Surfing Pro Finds Purpose After Tragedy
Shaun Tomson was one of the best professional surfers in the world, but switched gears after the sudden death of his son.
Making Kosher Wine On His Own
Benyamin Cantz runs a tiny kosher winery on three acres in the mountains outside Santa Cruz.
Ethiopian Israeli Fights Racism With Laughter
Comedian Shlomo Shmuel's routines deal with the stereotyping Ethiopians encountered in their efforts to assimilate into Israeli society.
What It Means To Be A Jewish Priestess
Jewish educator, songwriter and sacred drummer Shoshana Jedwab trains female spiritual leaders by harnessing the power of rhythm
How to Create a Vegan Seder Plate
Two small substitutions are all that is required to turn the traditional seder plate vegan.
Rules for Passover
From avoiding leavened products to the Fast of the First Born, here's your cheat sheet of Passover practices.