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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.


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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Revelation at Sinai

The giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai is among the most significant events in Jewish tradition.

Shavuot 2024

In 2024, Shavuot begins at sundown on Tuesday, June 11.

If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be For Me?

The Torah of self-care Charity, community, and helping others is a cornerstone of Jewish life, but what about caring for ...

When Things Fall Apart: Finding Our Inner Refuge

A 5-day Jewish meditation series, crafted to help you find an inner place of safety and stability amidst the challenges ...

Yiddish To the Core: Wedding Music and Jewish Identity in Postwar New York City

If you attended a typical American Jewish wedding in the 1950s, you might have noticed some departures from tradition, such ...

Marin Hinkle on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

In this engaging interview, actress Marin Hinkle will discuss her role as Rose Weissman in the hit television series “The ...

The Legacy of the Sassoon Family: 100 Years of Art, Trade, and Philanthropy

Join Dr. Sharon Keller for a talk based on the new exhibition at the Jewish Museum, “The Sassoons.” On view ...

Practice the Practice: Breath Awareness

This is the option to try the first session of an eight-session course with Yiscah Smith, as a free trial. ...

Shavuot HerTorah: How Are We Listening? Responding to Women*s Voices in the Book of Ruth + Today

As you walk into Shavuot, take a moment to remember how each one of us, each one of our unique ...

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