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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

Al Hanisim: Talmudic or Maccabean

What are the origins and historical significance of the Al HaNisim, the most important prayer of Hanukkah? Brandeis University Prof/Rabbi ...

Jewish Bulgaria: A Virtual Sephardic Journey

Join the Baltimore Zionist District and tour guide Joseph Benatov for a dynamic interactive trip through Bulgaria’s rich Jewish heritage. ...

Hanukkah Candle Lighting Featuring A Musical Performance by the Special in Uniform Band

Join Jewish National Fund-USA and Special in Uniform to celebrate Chanukah and bring light to a more inclusive society. Connect ...

Tour of Jewish Romania

Romania was the Paris of the east, a center for fashion, music, architecture and more. The city of Sighet was ...

They Survived Together – Film Screening and Talkback

The Neiger family was living a peaceful life in the Jewish community of Krakow when the arrival of World War ...

Hanukkah Workshops at The Jewish Children’s Museum

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a mouth-watering holiday donut. Discover the art of olive oil making in a ...

Hanukkah Workshops at The Jewish Children’s Museum

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a mouth-watering holiday donut. Discover the art of olive oil making in a ...

Hanukkah Workshops at The Jewish Children’s Museum

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating a mouth-watering holiday donut. Discover the art of olive oil making in a ...

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