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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
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
Sometimes it’s hard to get a good perspective on a relationship when you are in the middle of it. Learn what to look for in a healthy relationship, plus where to find reliable information on safe sex.
How to Leave an Uncomfortable Relationship
Some relationships don’t work out the way you hoped, but finding a way to end things can feel intimidating. Here’s help.
How a Deaf Person Can Understand the Shema
Judaism's central prayer calls on us to listen, but what if you can't hear?
The Torah: An Instruction Manual for Life
The Torah is not merely a book of law and history. It is also the chief repository of Jewish wisdom.
Watch Kabbalat Shabbat Services Live
Stream a Friday night Shabbat service right here starting at 5:45 PM Eastern tonight.
10 Yiddish Words That Went Mainstream
Even as fewer American Jews spoke Yiddish at home, various Yiddish words and phrases were adopted into the American lexicon.
What You Need To Know About Panic Disorder
A sudden experience of fear and anxiety might be part of what’s known as a panic attack. Learn more about what it is and what it feels like.
Does Social Media Make You Anxious?
From selfies to status updates, you’re constantly logged on to social media, but what does that mean for your mental health?
Understanding ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can make you feel restless and prone to impulsive behavior. But there is an upside, too.
What You Need to Know About the Autism Spectrum
Often misunderstood, autism spectrum disorder encompasses a wide range of behaviors and personalities—it can also give a person some unique strengths. Here’s what it really means to have autism.