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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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Ask the Expert: The Odd Couple
Can I convert to Judaism even though my husband isn't interested in following suit?
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Jewish Resources, Information, and News Related to Breast Cancer
Sweepstakes Rules
Sweepstakes rules.
Bronfman Vision Forum Presents: Judaism as Civilizations
Belonging in Age of Multiple Identities
Haftarah for Shemini Atzeret: Summary
Solomon dedicates the Temple, and the Israelites rejoice.
Ask the Expert: Can I Recite Mourner’s Kaddish for a Non-Relative?
A rabbi weighs in on reciting Mourner's Kaddish for someone you're not related to.