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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
A Time to Prepare: A Jewish Conversation About Advance Care Planning
Join Shomer Collective for an online program of “What Matters: Caring Conversations about End of Life.”“What Matters” is our signature ...
Free Intro to Soul: Intro to Transformative Kabbalah
The study of Kabbalah enables us to discover what is hidden from our perception in plain sight. In this introduction ...
The Dark and Surreal World of Etgar Keret
Etgar Keret is an internationally acclaimed Israeli writer and filmmaker. Known for his short stories, rarely extending beyond three or ...
At a Distance: Practical, Meaningful Ways to Build Relationships with Faraway Grandchildren
Join a unique presentation from the founder of The Long Distance Grandparent, Kerry Byrne, PhD about how to create and ...
The Story of Modern Israel
Rabbi Seth Gordon shares the history of modern Israel, beginning with the 19th century settlers and Herzl and concluding with ...
History Behind the Headlines: Israel, Hamas, and the Current War
Join this limited series of three sessions that provides a brief but comprehensive Israel education for learners of all backgrounds. ...
Julius Rosenwald: The Philanthropist You’ve Never Heard Of
The son of German Jewish immigrants, Julius Rosenwald helped make Sears, Roebuck the retailing powerhouse of the early twentieth century. ...
Hanukkah Latkes & Gelt Your Way!
Curry sweet potato and kale parmesan latkes and homemade gelt for Hanukah? YES, PLEASE! Join Amy Atkins, Judaism Your Way’s ...
Jerusalem as Modern City: A Virtual Tour of the German Colony and Baka
When someone thinks of Jerusalem, they usually imagine ancient holy sites. Yet, Jerusalem is also a living modern city, with ...
Ladino Day 2023: ‘Kantika’, a Sephardic Novel by Author Elizabeth Graver
Join author Elizabeth Graver in conversation with Isaac Alhadeff Professor of Sephardic Studies Devin E. Naar for a discussion of ...