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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

Elvis in Jerusalem movie

Elvis in Jerusalem, a short film.

Moshav: Elvis in Jerusalem

Moshav Band plays "Elvis in Jerusalem."

What Is a Sukkah?

The designers of the Sukkah City competition explain the ancient Jewish hut.

Ask the Expert: Rain on Sukkot

How bad does the weather have to be for me to bail out of eating in the sukkah?

Ask the Expert: Wedding Shtick

Why do we perform for the bride and groom?

Ask the Expert: Why Blow the Shofar?

Why we blow a ram's horn on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Jewniverse: Jewish Inspiration Daily

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The Lowdown on High Holiday Tickets

Why many synagogues are "pay to pray" -- and options for those on a budget.

Parashat Vayeilech Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Ask the Expert: Visiting Colleges

How do I know what questions to ask?

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