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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

Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero

Danny Fingeroth, author “Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero,” will explore the backgrounds of ...

Summary of Tractate Taanit

This talmudic tractate about fasting is packed with stories.

Find Out All About Jews Around the World

Ever wonder how a Jewish community ended up in Jamaica? What’s it like being Jewish in Australia? Learn about these ...

Tractate Taanit Siyyum

Join My Jewish Learning’s celebration upon completing study of each tractate of the Talmud. This siyyum celebrates the completion of ...

Thank You For Signing Up For “Jews Around the World”

Your first email will arrive shortly!In the meanwhile, learn about these Jewish communities:The Jewish Community of JamaicaThe Jews of Kaifeng: ...

A Philosopher in Search of the Sabbath

Using an often humorous PowerPoint presentation, Philosopher Susan Pashman takes you through her new book, “Journey to a Temple in ...

Snowbirds: A Cultural Phenomenon

South Miami Beach is a tiny gem of Art Deco architecture, warm sun, and cool breezes. It was also the ...

Studio Israel with Neta Elkayam

Join Professor Yuval Evri in conversation with Neta Elkayam, an Israeli singer and visual artist whose work plumbs the culture ...

Becoming Dr. Ruth with Ruth K. Westheimer and Tovah Feldshuh

Ruth K. Westheimer has led a remarkable life. Long before she became a world-famous sex therapist, she escaped the Holocaust ...

Virtual Tour: Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

In this tour with the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, explore the many ways that Jews in the American ...

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