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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

Is Lab-Grown Meat Kosher?

Cultured or cultivated meat poses a number of novel Jewish legal questions.

Is Abracadabra a Jewish word?

Widely believed to derive from Aramaic, the phrase appears nowhere in classical Jewish sources.

Qesher Book Club: We Are Not Strangers

The new Graphic Novel, ‘We Are Not Strangers’ is based on the true story of a Sephardic Jewish immigrant who ...

What Does L’dor Vador Mean?

An emotional Jewish catchphrase explained.

Judeo-Baghdadi Arabic as a Jewish Language

Arabic has been the main language of communication for Jewish communities in the Middle East and North Africa for over ...

Rethinking Your College Gameplan

For students that are thinking about college, there are a new set of factors influencing college decisions – from rising ...

How Many Candles Are Needed for Hanukkah?

Keeping your menorah lit all eight days.

How to Celebrate Hanukkah on a Budget

Enjoy the Festival of Lights without breaking the bank.

Is it Permissible to Work on Hanukkah?

Jews rest on Shabbat and other holidays. Does that include Hanukkah?

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