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
Author Blog Index
A guide to the contemporary Jewish authors featured on My Jewish Learning and the Jewish Book Council's blog series.
Ask the Expert: Eating Non-Kosher Food
How does punishment work in contemporary Jewish communities?
Jewish News
News in your area
Tashlikh (Tashlich) Enhanced
A way to infuse this Rosh Hashanah ritual with extra meaning.
Ask the Expert: Making Everyone Happy at the Seder
How do I reduce conflict at my seder?
Best Seder Ever Contest
Enter MyJewishLearning's Best Seder Ever contest...and you could win more matzah than you can imagine.
Ask the Expert: New Seder
How can I prepare for a different seder?
Ancient/Medieval Jewish History
Are Esther and Mordecai Buried in This Iranian Tomb?
The purported burial site of Purim's Persian queen was a pilgrimage site for Iran's Jews.