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
Stories Survive: David Wiener
David Wiener was born on May 30, 1926, in Lodz, Poland, one of Moshe Chaim and Hannah Sur Wiener’s nine ...
All About the Concept of Kavod (Respect and Honor)
Bring your lunch and come learn all about the concept of Kavod (respect and honor) with Tziporah Altman-Shafer of the ...
The Deep Dive – All About the Shema Prayer
This seminal multi-part series plunges into the Shema’s poetry, themes, connections, and overall power as one of the most familiar ...
Her Majesty and the Jews
Interview and discussion with Professor David Latchman about the relationship between the Queen of England and her Jewish subjects.
Israel at 75: Golden Years or Midlife Crisis?
This year marks Israel’s 75th birthday. In this lecture, examine this pivotal moment in Israeli, Jewish, and Zionist history. Take ...
Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level Two
Join David Pine, NJOP’s volunteer teacher extraordinaire, for a Hebrew Reading Crash Course Level II on Zoom. Level II is ...
Solo Judaism Peer Group
Are you the only Jewish adult in your relationship? Did you choose Judaism and find yourself looking for peer connection ...
Can You Make Kiddush On Anything Other Than Wine?
While kiddush is traditionally recited over wine, other beverages can be used.
Kontar i Kantar: The 6th Annual New York Ladino Day
Join the American Sephardi Federation in person or online for an all-day celebration of Judeo-Spanish music and culture.
The Sassoons: The Rise and Fall of a Jewish Dynasty
A spectacular generational saga of the making (and undoing) of a family dynasty: the riveting untold story of the gilded ...