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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
Miriam, Hearing Sister
Join this book party celebrating deafness, family, and Judaism. In her first book, 94 year old Miriam Zadek writes about ...
The Future of Israeli Democracy: Judicial Reform and Political Crisis
In recent weeks, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have protested against the proposed judicial reforms of Netanyahu’s government. Why have ...
The State of Antisemitism in America
The American Jewish Committee (AJC)’s latest annual antisemitism survey found that 40 percent of American Jews feel less secure than ...
How To Host a Secular Seder
Find out how to make your Seder meaningful, engaging, and fun – no prayer, no problem! Registrants also receive a ...
Women Beyond the Torah
What women can be found in the biblical and rabbinic tradition after the end of the Torah? Find out.
The Nosher Passover Cooking Series
Cook and bake along with these Jewish chefs and cookbook authors, who will lead 3 classes in March in preparation ...
The Nosher Passover Cooking Series
Cook and bake along with these Jewish chefs and cookbook authors, who will lead 3 classes in March in preparation ...
The Nosher Passover Cooking Series
Cook and bake along with these Jewish chefs and cookbook authors, who will lead 3 classes in March in preparation ...
U.S. Jews & Israel
The relationship between U.S. Jews and Israel has changed significantly in recent years. What does each owe the other, and ...
Are Meat Substitutes Kosher for Passover?
Tofu, tempeh, seitan and others are increasingly popular, but can they be eaten on Passover?