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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

Nazi Hunting: From John Demjanjuk To Richard Spencer

As former Director of the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) at the U.S. Department of Justice and now as an ...

Torah with the Way of the Land: The Legacy of German Judaism and Some Questions for Ethically Engaged Jews Today

Watch the recording of this class here:   What is the legacy of German Judaism, and what can it still ...

Exploring the Matriarchs: Rachel, Leah, Bilhah and Zilpah

In this 3-session series with My Jewish Learning, gain a better understanding of the biblical foremothers. Rabbi Lauren Tuchman dives ...

Exploring the Matriarchs: Sarah

Watch the recording of this session here: In this 3-session series with My Jewish Learning, gain a better understanding of ...

Exploring the Matriarchs: Rebecca

Watch the recording of this session here: In this 3-session series with My Jewish Learning, gain a better understanding of ...

Tour of Jewish South Africa

Watch the recording of this session here:   Join My Jewish Learning to learn about the history of the Jewish ...

When is Sigd 2021?

This Ethiopian Jewish holiday begins at sundown on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021.

Thank You For Signing Up For A Daily Dose of Tractate Beitzah

Your first email will arrive in your inbox shortly. In the meantime, discover more about Talmud study: Nine Things to ...

Summary of Tractate Beitzah

“Tractate Egg” is actually about the laws of festivals.

Mysticism & Poetry Book Talk: Readings from Embers of Pilgrimage

Watch the recording of this talk here: In this talk with My Jewish Learning, Professor Eitan Fishbane will explore the ...

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