In his 20s, Zvi Ish-Shalom underwent a spiritual transformation rooted in Kabbalah; his new book offers an 'experiential shift in consciousness' - for Jews and non-Jews alike

In 'The Book of Revolutions,' Rabbi Edward Feld analyzes three of the Bible's main precepts, written over hundreds of years and later compiled by exiled priests in Babylon

Combining the Old Country secular Torah study house and the kretshme, or Yiddish pub, the Boston Lehrhaus seeks to woo all denominations with food, cocktails and meaningful classes

Rabbi Aryeh Moshe Leiser of Monsey, NY, opens up about what he loves most, and his sincerity - and clever use of 'yeshivish' language - sends the Orthodox community buzzing

Originating with 16th-century Jewish mystics, the custom of Tikkun Leil Shavuot is now as much a part of the holiday as cheesecake. Here are some top picks for great classes in NY

Miriam Anzovin's 'Daf Reactions' cause as many disputes as their source material; some find them sacrilegious, others refreshing, but their creator says they're simply heartfelt

The nonprofit offers free access to Jewish texts, and debuts one of its most ambitious projects yet - an interactive version of a cryptic and oft-overlooked version of the Talmud

Black Orthodox Rabbi Shais Rishon examines Judaism's foundational text with an eye on race and gender within the framework of tradition

Yehoshua Soudakoff says his project, which will see the entire Bible visually acted out, makes Judaism accessible for the deaf and hard of hearing who miss out on communal readings

A grassroots movement to include female authorities in Torah classes is gaining steam, though women's historic disadvantage in the area means finding creative solutions