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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
Pre-Purim Workshop with Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
NJOP’s Purim Workshop will help you to discover a new appreciation for a holiday that is often thought of as ...
Last Flight Home Film Screening
Join Rabbis Felicia Sol and Rachel Timoner for a screening and discussion of a film about Rachel’s family and their ...
What Does ‘Amen’ Mean?
As in other faith traditions, saying amen indicates the speaker affirms the truth of what was said.
Purim Carnival
Visit virtual booths and discover the symbolism behind the fun Purim prizes that you win.
Isaac Bashevis Singer – Bringing Jewish Folklore from Europe to America
This past summer was the thirtieth anniversary of the death of Nobel laureate Isaac Bashevis Singer. Singer successfully brought the ...
Once Upon a Time the Fire Burned Brighter
Scholar and musician Jeremiah Lockwood has created musical projects engaging with styles ranging from cantorial music to Piedmont blues. For ...
Facing Mortality with Jewish Wisdom: Palliative Care
Palliative care focuses on optimizing quality of life and reducing suffering. Too often, it is misunderstood and underutilized. Join us ...
Spotlight on Mahloket
Mahloket—that is, dispute or principled debate—has long been celebrated as a Jewish ideal, not only within Jewish texts (where sages ...
The Jews of Argentina
The Argentinean Jewish Community is the 6th largest in the world after Israel, the USA, France, Canada and the UK. ...
What Maureen Taught Us
Maureen Kendler z”l was an inspiring Jewish educator, writer and broadcaster who believed passionately in the power of lifelong learning. ...