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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

How to Get Started with Jewish Meditation

Resources for beginners looking to start a Jewish meditation practice.

Is There Special Food for Shemini Atzeret?

Harvest foods are appropriate for this joyous conclusion of the High Holiday season.

Shemini Atzeret 2019

Concluding the High Holiday season with joy.

How to Greet Someone on Simchat Torah

Traditional hellos for the holiday that celebrates the cycle of Torah reading.

How to Greet Someone on Sukkot

Traditional ways to wish others a joyous holiday.

What’s More Important in Judaism — Others or Yourself?

This video is one in a 4-part series called Rooted: Jewish Values Run Deep, exploring the productive tensions inherent in ...

Other Names for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

The Jewish High Holidays go by many names.

10 Decorative Honey Dishes for Rosh Hashanah

Dipping apples in honey is a beautiful, and delicious, way to wish for a sweet new year.

6 Beautiful Pans for Rosh Hashanah Desserts

Make your holiday meal festive with these fun molds for cakes, cookies, and mousse.

Where to Stream Rosh Hashanah Services for Free

Where to find a free online service for the Jewish new year.