In "The Book of Separation" by Tova Mirviss, the author recounts her departure from Orthodox Judaism and marriage, depicting her journey from religious observance to secular freedom, embracing practices like using technology on Shabbat and celebrating non-traditional holidays.

Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein emphasizes the importance of women's Torah study and religious practice, rooted in a concern for current and future generations.

The text discusses how Zionism played a role in reviving the tradition of using etrogim (citrons) in America.

A woman who used to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in an Orthodox synagogue reflects on her changing observance of the holiday as she embarks on a physically challenging hike through Zion National Park with her husband.

United Torah Judaism, a haredi party in the Israeli Knesset, is grappling with the question of whether electricity can be kosher if operated by non-Jews on Shabbat.

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.

The text reflects on the decline of the Jewish Bronx in the 1970s through the lens of the author's father, a rabbi who officiated at funerals in the area.

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

Mishloach Manot, the act of giving food gifts on Purim, does not require the foods to be from different blessing categories, contrary to a common misconception.

The author reflects on a personal dilemma when her husband wanted to break the Yom Kippur fast early to accommodate his migraine, while she preferred to wait until the traditional time.

In "Sephardi Lives: A Documentary History, 1700-1950," Professors Julia Phillips Cohen and Sarah Abrevaya Stein explore the lives and experiences of Sephardic Jews from the Ottoman Empire to Argentina through various documents.

The author reflects on how her experiences at a Labor Zionist youth camp shaped her Jewish identity, particularly in relation to observing Tisha B'Av.

The article discusses the recent speculation in Reform circles about whether Moses intermarried with Tziporah and the implications of such a claim in the context of contemporary intermarriage trends among Jews.

The author reflects on growing up feeling like an outsider as a Jewish individual in a non-Jewish neighborhood, where Christmas celebrations dominated.

The author reflects on their deep emotional connection to Yom Kippur, particularly through the Kol Nidre prayer, which symbolizes a sense of belonging in the Jewish community.

Jane Eisner, editor of the Jewish Daily Forward, expresses concern over the declining birthrates among young liberal Jews in America, a trend mirrored in society at large due to factors like delayed marriage, secularization, and economic challenges.

"Srugim" is a unique Israeli show focusing on a group of modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, navigating the intersection of their faith with contemporary Israeli life.

The article discusses the author's experiences with a rabbi named George Finkelstein who was accused of abusing his power by wrestling with students and engaging in inappropriate behavior.

Joel Alperson, a dedicated Nebraska football fan and Jewish observer, has taken unique steps to accommodate both Yom Kippur and football games by bringing in Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin to lead services at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

The author grapples with the question of whether practicing yoga as a Modern Orthodox Jew conflicts with Jewish beliefs.