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.
Articles by My Jewish Learning
Do Jews Celebrate Birthdays?
While Jewish tradition does not make a big deal of birthdays, there is no problem with celebrating them.
Ancient Jewish Texts
This is an overview of ancient texts that came after the bible but before rabbinic literature.
Jews and Sports
While Judaism isn't famous for grooming star athletes, there's a rich history nonetheless.
Sports & Immigrant Jews
Immigrant Jews delved into sports to prove their mettle as Americans.
The United Nations Partition Plan of 1947
The details of this ill-fated effort to create a two-state solution for Jews and Palestinians.
Jewish Theater & Dance 101
Jewish performance and dance traditions can be traced back to the Bible.