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

The American Revolution and the Jews

While some Jews fought, others suffered at the hands of the British.

Dear Abby and Ann Landers

Today in Jewish History: July 4, 1918

Ask the Expert: What To Do On Shabbat?

How do I occupy myself on this day of rest?

Haftarah for Balak

God tells the people of Israel what He really wants.

Parashat Balak Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Parashat Chukat Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

The Wise Men of Chelm

A roundup of the best Chelm stories.

Jewish Schnorrer Jokes

The best jokes about beggars and moochers.

Jokes About Jewish Matchmaking

Finding humor is easier than finding a soul mate.

Schlemiel Jokes

Is this character a fool or just unlucky?

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