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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.


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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Contemporary Issues in Jewish Death, Burial and Mourning

Multi-faith families, neonatal loss, autopsies and suicide

Preparing for Death

Ethical wills and more resources for the final days and hours.

Judaism and Suicide

Taking one's life is officially a violation of Jewish law, but many contemporary rabbis recognize that most suicides result from struggles with mental illness.

About Death & Mourning

About Death and Mourning in the Jewish community.

Ezekiel’s Vision

The first chapter of the biblical book of Ezekiel served as the textual starting point for the merkavah mystics—and hints at an image of God.

Commandedness: Two Modern Views

Yeshayahu Leibowitz: Religion Is a Goal unto Itself

Jewish World Today 101

An overview of the major issues facing the Jewish world today. Jewish life in the 21st century is, according to many observers, experiencing a renaissance.

Types of Speech

Types of Jewish Speech. Themes and Theology of Jewish Speech. Jewish Speaking.

Sukkot Theology and Themes

Known in rabbinic literature as "the holiday," Sukkot's themes are of high importance.

Comparing Vows and Oaths in Judaism

The act of speaking an oath or a vow aloud gives it binding force in traditional Jewish law.

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