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

Ask the Expert: Slanted Mezuzah

Why does the mezuzah go on a diagonal?

Kugel Recipes

A traditional Jewish treat.

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Shuli Rand: Ayeka

Shuli Rand sings Ayeka.

Yo-Yo Guy

Yo-Yo Guy on Sabado Gigante.

Witnesses of Silence

Don Francisco visits a concentration camp.

Ask the Expert: Medical Research as Tzedakah

Does giving money for research count as charity?

Willingly: A Short Film

Willingly: A Short Film

Macaroni and Cheese Pancakes

How to make Macaroni and Cheese Pancakes.

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