Rachel Scheinerman
Rachel Scheinerman is the editor of My Jewish Learning. She holds an MA in Scripture & Interpretation from Harvard Divinity School and a PhD in Rabbinic Literature from Yale University.
Articles by Rachel Scheinerman
This Passover is Like the First Passover
Like our ancestors, we hunker down in our homes while a plague swirls around us, and look toward redemption.
Havdalah: Celebrating the Uniqueness of the Jewish people
Reveling in uniqueness is wonderful, proclaiming superiority is not.
This Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe Actually Makes the Best Hanukkah Gelt
Who needs latkes when you can have chocolate instead?
Ein Keloheinu: A Blessing Explosion
Recited at the end of Shabbat morning services, this beautiful poem does a lot with a little.
Jonah
A story about prophecy and repentance—but not in the way you think.
How to be a Fabulous Shabbat Dinner Guest
What to expect as a guest at someone's Friday night table.
