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
Triumph the Insult Comic Dog
Triumph on Chabad Telethon.
Ask the Expert: Shower on Shabbat
Can I rinse off on the holy day?
Daniel Deronda Movie
Gwendolen, a spoiled young woman from the British upper class, loses all her money in a game of roulette. Daniel Deronda comes to her rescue.
Purim with Puppets
Four fun things to do on Purim.
Get Off the Internet
Get off the Internet!
Yemen Blues movie
Ravid Kahalani, an Israeli drummer and dancer, is rediscovering his Jewish heritage--and he's doing it while singing the blues.
Djerba Synagogue
A synagogue in Djerba.
Leap of Faith trailer
Four families convert to Judaism.
David’s Lamentation video
David's Lamentation: a song by the Good Players.