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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

Mourning a Non-Relative

How should one cope with the death of a friend, or the death of an ex-spouse?

Shiva and Work

Shiva usually means an entire week off work.

Quiz: Which came first?

Can you identify the correct order of these famous events in Jewish history?

The Future

What will happen next?

Who Said This?

Name the Famous Jew Behind the Quote!

Quiz: Historical Events in Jewish History

A quiz on famous dates in Jewish history.

Quiz: Jewish Athletes

Can you name these famous Jewish athletes?

Quiz: Myth or Facts on Death and Mourning

Test your knowledge of Jewish mourning and bereavement practices.

Quiz: What Ritual Object Goes With This Holiday

Match the Ritual Object to its Corresponding Holiday

Quiz: Sephardic Food

How much do you know about food from Sephardic communities?

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