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
The Jews of London: One Thousand Years of History
Embark on a journey through the streets and alleys of London to discover the history of the Jews in England. ...
Is Territory Sacred? Unexpected Kabbalistic Teachings for an Age of Religious Conflict
What can kabbalistic teachings contribute to a world in which rival claims to sacred land continue to cause such suffering? ...
Jewish Music in Contemporary American Society: Diversity & Unprecedented Experimentation
As far back as the 16th-century, Jewish music has adapted and transformed to changing musical interests and tastes. Today is ...
Navigating Complex Identities: Non Muslim Arab minorities within Israeli Society
In this engaging session, dive into the diverse identities of Christian, Druze, Bedouin, and Muslim communities, examining their unique characteristics, ...
Angels, Demons, Rabbis & Fools: Tales From Jewish Tradition
Jewish tales from Midrash, folklore and Hasidic sources performed with grace, Yiddishkeit, and humor.
LGBTQ+ Monthly Mindfulness Sits
Join Rabbi Myriam Klotz, IJS Senior Core Faculty, and guest leaders for a monthly Jewish mindfulness sit offered by and ...
The Most Misunderstood Monarch – David Melekh Yisrael and the Nature of Biblical Politics
King David is one of the most famous figures in the history of faith, art, and literature. His stand against ...
Between the Lines: The Confidante
Christopher C. Gorham will discuss his book The Confidante, the first-ever biography of Anna Marie Rosenberg, a Hungarian Jewish immigrant ...
Virtual Tour of Jewish Argentina Part I
Join the BZD and tour guide, Claudia Hercman, for a two-session virtual event on the Jews of Argentina – Our ...
Tree of Hope: Anne Frank’s Father Shares His Wisdom With An American Teen and the World
In honor of what would have been Anne Frank’s 94th Birthday, hear from the author of Tree of Hope. A ...