Essays on daily Jewish life.
Short, honest pieces on prayer, zmanim, nusach, and the shape of a Jewish day.
Holidays
Tisha B'Av: A Guide to the Day of Mourning
Tisha B'Av is a day of profound sadness and introspection, commemorating tragedies that have shaped Jewish history, most notably the destruction of the Temples in Jerusalem.
By MyJewishGuide4 min read
Read Daily practiceWhat are zmanim, and how does GPS change them?
Zmanim are the times that shape a Jewish day — for prayer, fasting, and Shabbat. Your latitude changes every one of them. Here's why.
By MyJewishGuide6 min read
Read PrayerLearn to daven Shacharit — a beginner's roadmap
Shacharit is the Jewish morning service, and it has a clear architecture. Here's the shape, the arcs, and a 4-week plan to grow into it.
By MyJewishGuide7 min read
Read Getting startedChoosing a nusach when you're new to Jewish practice
Nusach is the shape and text of Jewish prayer handed down through a community. Here's how to choose one when you're new to Jewish practice.
By MyJewishGuide5 min read
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