* This week includes a Jewish holiday, Chamisha-Asar (15th) b'Av, that would be almost unknown were it not for shiduchim (matchmaking), and yet, the day is not primarily about that—see our lead article. Also, for a more comprehensive overview of the different facets of this day, see this special article on our mother site from "Festivals of the Full Moon".
* The mitzvot of Mezuzot is the theme of our 2nd article. It is referred to in the 2nd paragraph of the Shma Yisrael prayer, which first appears in the Torah in this week's reading.
* The 6th article is for the 5th chapter of the second cycle of Pirkei Avot, which many continue to study on Shabbat afternoons throughout the summer, until Rosh Hashana.
* Articles #2-5 all relate to the weekly reading, EKEV.