My Jewish Learning

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

Ask the Expert: Which Kippah Should I Wear?

What's the best head covering for a newly observant Jew?

Parashat Eikev Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Haftarah for Eikev

Isaiah consoles the exiled nation of Israel.

Haftarah for Ki Tavo: Summary

Today may be dark, but tomorrow, God's light will shine on His people.

Introduction to Judaism

Start learning the basics of Judaism with this collection of articles.

Parashat Vaetchanan Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Haftarah for Vaetchanan

Finally, some words of comfort for Jerusalem and its people.

Ask the Expert: Caring for Jewish Bodies

What's the appropriate post-mortem care for a Jewish person?

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