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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
Who Is in Charge? Philosophy of Jewish Law Through the Eyes of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik and Rabbi Moshe Feinstein
One of the ongoing debates of modern Jewish life is the extent to which human beings or God should be ...
The Jewish Experience of the Southern USA
Spanning thirteen states and three hundred years, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans explores the diverse ...
Holding Each Other: Israel on our Hearts with Rabbi Shelly Barnathan
Take time to pause and pen with the Ritualwell community. Each week, same day, same time. We’re all holding many ...
For the Loaf of Torah: Exploring the Jewish Year through Challah
Join CCAR Press for a mouthwatering conversation about “Loaves of Torah” by Rabbi Vanessa M. Harper. The rabbi behind the ...
Tour Global Jewish Life: Shanghai, China
Get ready for an electrifying virtual tour of Jewish Shanghai! Immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant heart where history meets ...
Symbolism and Song
Pre-Chanukah Lecture – How the menorah and Ma’oz Tzur kept us strong Each year Jews around the world joyously sing ...
Vayishlach: Happy High Status
Learn every parasha in the book of Bereshit (Genesis) through the unique perspective of one of these scholars. Dive into ...
Sholem Asch: Underworld Trilogy
The newly published translated collection Sholem Asch: Underworld Trilogy includes three of Asch’s Yiddish dramas which take place in the ...
From Fear to Action: Reframing Dementia
Many of our anxieties about death for ourselves or a loved one reflect our fear of physical or mental decline, ...
Bare Necessities: Food, Clothing and Shelter in American Jewish Humor
In this 3-part class, Dr. Ted Merwin will use clips from vaudeville, popular music, film, TV, and stand-up comedy routines ...