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

11 Irresistible Decorations to Spice Up Your Hanukkah at Home

Whether you're throwing a party or just decorating for yourself, give your home an extra boost of Hanukkah beauty.

The Most Important Hanukkah Traditions

You can celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights by lighting the menorah, eating fried foods, and spinning dreidels.

About Eli Talks

Complete Text of Ashrei

The Talmud teaches that one who recites Ashrei three times daily is guaranteed a place in the World to Come.

Monsters, Demons, and Other Mythical Creatures in Jewish Lore

There are more of these fantastic Jewish creatures than you might think.

Meet Our Community Experts

My Jewish Learning is proud to publish the work of hundreds of Jewish clergy, scholars, and community leaders, representing the ...

How Judaism Finds Inspiration in the Everyday

How do you balance Judaism’s everyday rituals and commandments with feelings of religious inspiration?

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.