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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

The 12 Tribes

All of Jacob's sons.

Judaism

The Jewish religion offers as many questions as it does answers, a world of mystery and variety.

Maror

A bitter herbs FAQ.

What Does Mazel Tov Mean?

This popular Jewish phrase of congratulation is a literally a comment on the alignment of the stars.

The Old Testament

A Christian name for the Hebrew Bible.

Ask the Expert: Graven Images

Is it okay to paint or sculpt the human form?

Ask the Expert: 5 DIY Yom Ha’atzmaut Celebrations

What can I do if there aren't any other Jews around?

17th of Tammuz

A minor fast day with major history.

Ask the Expert: Relating to the Holocaust

How can I impress the importance of the Holocaust on a non-Jew?

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