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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.
Articles by My Jewish Learning
What Would Ben Yehuda Say About Today’s Hebrew?
As we enter the second century since the passing of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, would he be pleased by Tel Aviv ...
The Kabbalistic Tree
The Kabbalistic Tree, by J.H. Chajes, is the first book to explore the esoteric artifacts at the heart of Jewish ...
The Jewish American Paradox with Robert Mnookin
Who should count as Jewish in America? What should be the relationship of American Jews to Israel? Can the American ...
What to Do for Passover: Best Practices for Grandparents of Interfaith Families
As grandparents of interfaith families, your Passover seders and traditions may look different now than they did many years ago. ...
Studio Israel with Zoya Cherkassky
Painter Zoya Cherkassky in conversation with Gannit Ankori, Henry and Lois Foster Director and Chief Curator of the Rose Art ...
Exploring the Fascinating History and Culture of Venice’s Jewish Community
The winding streets and canals of Venice are unparalleled, as is the city’s rich history as one of the oldest ...
Passover Cooking Class
Amy Atkins, Jewish educator, will guide you through a fun, no stress cooking experience that will help get you prepared ...
Freedom Songs Shabbat
Kick off your Passover season with an inspiring evening of Freedom Songs with Judaism Your Way! In this musical journey, ...
Jewish Tunisia: At a Crossroads of Civilizations with Rafram Chaddad
Tunisia, the former seat of Carthage’s empire, has been home to different Jewish communities for more than 2000 years. Its ...
The Forward Presents: “Playing Anne Frank”
The Diary of Anne Frank, which debuted on Broadway in 1955 and then later toured the country, was one of ...