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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
Who Was Nahmanides (Ramban)?
This Spanish Bible commentator earned a place alongside Rashi.
Moses Hayyim Luzzato
An Italian rabbi, poet and teacher of Kabbalah who claimed to be the Messiah.
What Is A Mamzer?
Jewish children born from forbidden sexual relations pose ethical and communal challenges.
The Malbim
This 19th-century Bible commentator aimed to show that the teachings of the Talmud are contained in the Torah.
Samuel David Luzzatto (Shadal)
19th-century Italian scholar/poet who questioned authorship of the Zohar.
Levites Today
Even after the Temple's destruction, Levites enjoy some unique ritual privileges.
