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
Adorning the Body
Judaism and Adorning the Body. The Jewish Body. Jewish Body Teaching, Laws, and Traditions.
Overview: Attitudes Toward Non-Jews
What have Jews thought about non-Jews at various points in history?
American Jewish Music
The contribution of Jews to the production of "mainstream" music in America is of great significance.
Israeli Music
In many ways, the history of Israeli music reflects the broad struggles of this young country.
Jewish Husbands, Jewish Wives, and Jewish Partners
Husbands, wives, and relationships in Judaism are governed by the principle that "It is not good for the human to be alone."
Themes and Theology of Jewish Prayer
The memory of Temple sacrifice is preserved in every prayer service.
Responsibility in the Face of the Other
Responsibility that begins in seeing the face of another human being is a primary philosophical category.
