The text reflects on the enduring significance of Tisha B'Av, highlighting how the destruction of the Temple and the mourning rituals bring forth memories of loss and abandonment.

In the discussion of how Halakhah changes from traditional practices to contemporary adjustments, the focus is on the evolution of Tisha be-Av observances, particularly within the Religious Zionist and Modern Orthodox communities.

In this poetic and philosophical text by Zohar Atkins, a discussion among heavenly ministers reflects on God's actions during a fast day.

The article discusses the decentralization of religious authority in Orthodox Jewish life due to the absence of universally recognized Torah giants like Moshe Feinstein and Menachem Schneerson.

Some Jewish parents are opting out of the traditional circumcision ritual known as bris, which dates back to the biblical story of Abraham.

A recent proclamation by 44 rabbis in Israel raised concerns about the Beth Din of America's halakhic prenuptial agreement, suggesting it might be problematic from a religious standpoint.

The article discusses a case where a group of Orthodox Jewish men, including rabbis, were involved in a torture-for-hire scheme targeting husbands who refused to grant their wives a Jewish divorce document known as a get.

The text discusses the recent controversy surrounding the Israeli Chief Rabbinate's "Blacklist" of overseas rabbis whose authority they do not recognize for certifying Jewishness.

Rabbi Rephoel Szmerla's book, "Alternative Medicine in Halachah," explores the halakhic case for alternative medical treatments, reflecting a trend within some segments of Orthodox Judaism to embrace new age therapies while critiquing modern science.

Dr. Joseph Ringel from Northwestern University explores the connection between halakha, politics, and culture within Sephardic religious leaders in Israel.

In "Great Jews in Robes," David Dalin explores the rise of Jews to prominent positions in American law, particularly focusing on Jewish Supreme Court Justices.

Scholarly works by Yair Furstenberg, Mira Balberg, and Stuart S. Miller delve into the intricate topic of purity in ancient Jewish communities.

The text delves into the importance of texts both inside and outside the Bible in understanding Jewish tradition.

Rabbi Joseph Rozin, known as the Rogochover, was a renowned 20th-century talmudic genius known for his unconventional and highly original legal thinking.

Rabbi Tzvi Sinensky's exploration of the concept of elu ve-elu divrei Elokim hayyim raises questions about the Torah-prophecy relationship, particularly in Yirmiyahu chapter twenty-three.

Zev Eleff's article responds to the notion of a disappearing non-observant Orthodox Jew within the American Jewish community, pointing out the lack of clear definitions and data to support such a claim.

Zev Eleff responds to Elli Fischer and Matt Williams' critiques of his essay "The Vanishing Non-Observant Orthodox Jew," clarifying that his study does not delve into patterns of religious observance within Orthodox Judaism but focuses on the social-religious label of the Non-Observant Orthodox Jew, a term that emerged in the 1950s due to economic and social factors.

In a discussion responding to concerns about ideological alignment in ritual texts used by Modern Orthodox Jews, Yaakov Jaffe deliberates on the preference for choosing non-ideological texts, focusing specifically on the ArtScroll Chumash and Siddur.

The text tells a personal story about the author's father's approach to gambling, particularly his reliance on favorite psalms for lottery numbers.

The term "Non-Observant Orthodox Jew" gained attention in the 1970s, describing Orthodox Jews who did not strictly adhere to Jewish law but identified with Orthodox Judaism socially and culturally.

The text discusses the nature of Halakhic civil law, focusing on the eternal and divine origin of Jewish civil laws as revealed in the Torah.

Rabbi Louis Jacobs explores the theme of unresolved debates in the Talmud, symbolized by the term "teyku," highlighting the role of doubt in Torah study.

Rav Shagar, an influential thinker in Israel's Dati Leumi community, focused on the concept of accepting the yoke of Heaven in his teachings.

The discussion examines the parallel between illegal immigration issues faced in the United States today and the story of Ruth from the Book of Ruth, traditionally read during Shavuot.

Bezalel Naor delves into the comparison between the Jewish and Hellenic views of leadership and the ideal states through the lenses of Talmudic legends and the works of philosophers like Plato and Maimonides.