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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.


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Articles by My Jewish Learning

Jewish Ideas of Peace and Nonviolence

In Judaism, peace is not merely the opposite of war, but denotes an ideal state of affairs.

Rosh Hashanah History

How the Jewish New Year became a major holiday.

Rosh Hashanah 101

The Jewish New Year is a time of rejoicing and serious introspection.

Rosh Hashanah 2025

In 2025, Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Monday, Sep. 22 and ends at sundown on Wednesday, Sep. 24.

Medieval Jewish Culture

In Muslim and Christian lands.

Purim 2026

In 2026, Purim begins at sundown on Monday, March 2 and ends at sundown on Tuesday, March 3.

Purim Foods

Jews around the world enjoy a variety of foods on Purim.

Prohibited Sexual Relationships

Jewish law forbids a number of sexual relationships beyond incest and adultery.

Adultery in Judaism

In Judaism, adultery is considered one of the most grievous sins.

Why Some Jewish Women Go to the Mikveh Each Month

What is niddah, or taharat ha mishpacha, and who observes it?

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