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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

30 Amazing Challah Recipes

Keep your challah interesting and flavorful year-round with these sweet and savory variations on a Jewish classic.

Lighting Shabbat Candles

Everything you need to know about kindling the Sabbath lights.

7 Reasons to Observe Shabbat

The Jewish day of rest is a gift — use it wisely.

Daf Yomi

This global project of Jewish learning, now accessible to all.

Full Text of Modim

The Modim prayer, part of the Amidah, in Hebrew, English and transliteration.

Modim: A Prayer for Acceptance

This section of the Amidah is understood as one of thanks, but that's not the only way to read it.

Berakhot 52

Shammai wins! Sort of.

Berakhot 41

One blessing to rule them all.

Are Hebrew National Hot Dogs Kosher?

The company says they are, but many rabbinic authorities disagree.

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