The Etgar Quiz no 273 features questions on various Jewish topics.

The article discusses the significance of the Shema Koleinu blessing in the Shemoneh Esreh prayer.

The new books from OU Press include "The Mesorat HaRav Birkon" edited by Rabbi David Hellman, offering insights into Jewish liturgy and the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik; "Person in the Parasha" by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb, examining the human elements in the Torah portion and drawing on personal experiences; and "Coming Closer: Understanding and Experiencing Tefillah" by Rabbi Yisrael Shlomo Goldfinger, which provides a fresh perspective on prayer, exploring the relationship between man and God through an analysis of tefillah sequences and patterns.