My Jewish Learning is all about empowering Jewish discovery for anyone interested in learning more. They offer thousands of articles, videos and other resources to help you navigate all aspects of Judaism and Jewish life — from food to history to beliefs and practices.
The Jewish Virtual Library (JVL) is the most comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history, politics and culture. With nearly 25,000 entries, the JVL is a one-stop shop for students of all ages interested in anything from anti-Semitism to Zionism.
An online encyclopedia of Judaism, covering Jewish beliefs, people, places, things, language, scripture, holidays, practices and customs, written from a traditional perspective in conversational language you can understand.
The Hebrew or Jewish calendar is a lunisolar calendar used today predominantly for Jewish holy days and religious observances. It determines the dates for holidays and ceremonial uses such as public readings of Torah, yahrzeits (dates to commemorate the death of a relative), and daily Psalm readings. Observances begin at sundown on the evening before the date specified.
Around the world, you can find landmarks and museums that celebrate and honor Jewish life in its many forms. Other sites commemorate the atrocities of the Holocaust, serving as a stark reminder of the consequences of hatred. To learn more about Judaism and the diversity of Jewish culture, visit these 10 sites around the world.
Since 1988, WMF's Jewish Heritage Program has supported conservation work at nearly 60 sites tied to Jewish communities in 28 countries—including the Jewish Quarter in Essaouira, Morocco, the Mád Synagogue in Hungary, the Jewish Heritage Research Project in Cape Verde, and the art deco Subotica Synagogue in Serbia.
