Ahron Marcus, a fascinating figure largely unknown to many, was a prominent Hasidic scholar, Zionist pioneer, and expert in ancient Judaism at the turn of the 19th century.

The Orthodox Union's recent statement on professional roles for women in synagogues has sparked intense debate, particularly in the Modern Orthodox community.

The Orthodox Unions recent statement on professional roles for women in Orthodox synagogues has sparked widespread debate.

In Beth Kissileff's novel "Questioning Return," Wendy Goldberg, a doctoral student in Jerusalem, explores the lives of newly religious American Jews in Israel, delving into the complexities of their identities.

Moses Mendelssohn, an influential 18th-century Jewish philosopher, was celebrated for advocating Jewish rights, promoting modernity, translating the Bible into German, and producing the political-philosophical work "Jerusalem."

The text follows Manny and Larry, two Jewish brothers living together in a one-bedroom apartment with contrasting lifestyles.

Rabbi J. David Bleich, a prominent scholar known for his work in philosophical halachah, is praised for defining and upholding high standards in the field of English halachic writing.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote two books, "Essays on Ethics" and "Lessons in Leadership," which focus on weekly readings from the Jewish Bible.

Photoshopping historical images within Orthodox Jewish communities to conform to contemporary religious standards is a troubling trend highlighted by Leslie Ginsparg Klein.

The text delves into the challenges faced by a woman reciting the Mourners Kaddish for her deceased mother in Orthodox Jewish communities.

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.

The article discusses the concept of "gedolim," revered leaders in Orthodox Judaism whose influence is significant within their communities.

The text explores the evolution and controversy surrounding the Alenu prayer, specifically its historical anti-Gentile language targeting Christians.

Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein's unpublished memoir sheds light on the period between Dr. Bernard Revel's death in 1940 and Dr. Samuel Belkin's election as Yeshiva University's president in 1943.

The discussion centers on the traditional stenographic theory of revelation versus the participatory theory in Jewish theology.

Marc B. Shapiro explores the phenomenon of pious censorship in Orthodox Judaism, focusing on how rabbis and publishers have historically altered, censored, and covered up inconvenient truths in religious texts.

Rabbi Elli Fischer's article challenges the authority of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate and its restrictive practices, highlighting personal experiences where halakhic restrictions clashed with modern interpretations.

Adult bar or bat mitzvah ceremonies are becoming increasingly common among Jewish converts who missed the opportunity to have the ceremony as teenagers due to various reasons, such as family circumstances, the Holocaust, or conversion to Judaism later in life.

The author reflects on his Jewish identity as he navigates interactions with a religiously observant neighbor who tries to set him up with his daughters, emphasizing the difference between being Jewish and "Jew-ish."

The article discusses the concept of kiruv (Jewish outreach) and the potential harm in portraying the secular world as devoid of goodness.

Entrepreneur and investor Marc Belzberg, known for his philanthropic work with the OneFamily Fund supporting families affected by terror in Israel, reflects on his journey from a non-religious upbringing in Canada to becoming religiously observant and active in NCSY.

The text explores the dilemma faced by a Jewish individual navigating between political extremes within their Orthodox Jewish community and their secular liberal friends.

This text describes a Jewish traveler's experience observing Yom Kippur at a Buddhist meditation center in India.

The narrator reflects on her former religious practices and beliefs as she navigates a parking lot in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Israel.

"The Hilltop" by Assaf Gavron is a novel that offers insight into contemporary Israeli society and politics through the portrayal of a small illegal settlement in the West Bank.