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
Jewish Children
Having them, loving them, raising them.
Arab Labor: Avodah Aravit
The Israeli sitcom Avodah Aravit, or "Arab Labor," by Sayed Kashua.
Sayed Kashua
Sayed Kashua discusses relations between Israelis and Arabs.
The JPS Audio Bible
Listen to the JPS Audio Bible here.
Ask the Expert: Welcoming Guests
How can I welcome without alienating?
Elvis in Jerusalem movie
Elvis in Jerusalem, a short film.
Moshav: Elvis in Jerusalem
Moshav Band plays "Elvis in Jerusalem."
What Is a Sukkah?
The designers of the Sukkah City competition explain the ancient Jewish hut.
Ask the Expert: Rain on Sukkot
How bad does the weather have to be for me to bail out of eating in the sukkah?
Ask the Expert: Wedding Shtick
Why do we perform for the bride and groom?