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
Global Day of Jewish Learning
For one day, communities around the world will share Jewish dialogue and exploration, celebrating all that unites us.
Shabbat Blessings for Friday Night
Lighting the candles, saying Kiddush and other Shabbat dinner rituals.
How to Have an Aliyah (Video)
Getting called up to the Torah doesn't have to mean getting frazzled. Here's how.
Hagbah and Gelilah (video)
Lifting the Torah at the end of the service, and wrapping it up.
Jewish Baby Names
Hebrew and Jewish names for your new baby--from Aaron to Zohar.
How to Wear Tallit (video)
The Jewish prayer shawl that surrounds us when we pray.
When Harry Met Sally
The "climax" of the movie at Katz's Deli.
Scarface
Paul Muni in Scarface
Jewish Preschools
Finding the best fit for your child and family.