For those seeking intellectually stimulating summer reads, OU Press suggests the following titles: "The Return to Zion" by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik presents his keynote addresses on Religious Zionism and American Orthodoxy, offering timeless insights on Jewish destiny.

Before the First World War, students from Western countries rarely attended Lithuanian yeshivas due to political unrest in the region.

The text reflects on the importance of introspection in response to tragedies, drawing parallels between historical events and contemporary challenges facing the Jewish community post-October 7.

This excerpt is from a book of addresses by Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, a prominent figure in religious Zionism.

The American Orthodox Jewish community has faced numerous challenges throughout its history, including economic struggles, dislocation, religious illiteracy, and discrimination.

In this text, the author discusses the future of American Orthodoxy and identifies two main areas of focus: internal issues within the community and interactions with other Jewish and general segments of society.

Rabbi Moshe Sherer was a key figure in the establishment and growth of Agudath Israel of America.

In American Orthodox Jewry, there has been a shift in socioeconomic tensions.

Rabbi Joseph Karasick, former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away at the age of ninety-eight.

In this collection of letters from the Winter 2020 edition of Jewish Action, a range of topics are discussed.

Rav Aaron Lopiansky, Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington, discusses the challenges facing American Orthodoxy and the importance of lifelong education in the 18Forty Podcast.

This article is a personal reflection on the life and contributions of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, who was a prominent leader in American Orthodoxy for over six decades.

The appointment of Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman as President of Yeshiva University offers a moment to reflect on the state of Modern Orthodoxy in the U.S. while highlighting a deeper issue affecting American Orthodoxy and YU, emphasizing a lack of leadership and the departure of future leaders to Israel.

In response to the Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925, which highlighted the issue of Darwinism, two New York Orthodox rabbis, Leo Jung and David de Sola Pool, offered contrasting perspectives on evolution in the Jewish Forum in 1926.

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein discusses the future of American Orthodoxy, highlighting the need to focus on internal challenges such as defections and the lack of strong leadership, as well as the importance of spiritual and moral growth within the community.

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein discusses the future of American Orthodoxy, emphasizing the need to focus on molding the character and constituency of the community while addressing issues like defections and the lack of strong spiritual leadership.