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.


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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Passover Movie

A great Passover movie.

The Religious Kibbutz

A unique blend of nationalism, socialism, and religion.

Moritz Steinschneider

A master of the book.

Almonds & Wine

A movie about the shtetl.

Ask the Expert: Standing in Shul

How do I know when to stand and when to sit?

Jewish Names

How to choose one for your child.

Hebrew Names

How to choose one for your child.

Our Father, Our King

The band Mogwai, a Scottish post-rock trio, wrote a 20-minute epic song, "My Father, My King," which borrows the melody of Avinu Malkeinu.

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