Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

DateNight AI hosts pre-Simchat Torah speed dating event

Jerusalem Post 6,000 participants, 2,500+ initial matches resulted from DateNight AI’s previous speed-dating event. A pre-Simchat Torah event offers another opportunity to pair up. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-824661

Sergei Palace Hotel brings an old-school touch to the Old City

Jerusalem Post A stay at the historic Sergei Palace Hotel in central Jerusalem felt like a hassle-free vacation abroad. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825224

Grapevine October 20, 2024: Hope and memory

Jerusalem Post Movers and shakers in Israeli society. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825238

Security Cabinet to convene Sunday at 19:30

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825260

Biden: Gaza ceasefire ‘harder’ to achieve; Blinken heads to region to discuss aftermath

Jerusalem Post Biden previously stated that now is the time to ‘move on” towards a ceasefire. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825258

Sgt.-Maj. (Res.) Yishai Greenbaum succumbed to wounds from combat in Gaza

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825255

Love, laughter, and high-stakes Haredi dating in ‘Matchmaking 2

Jerusalem Post If you’re craving a story that’s both romantic and funny, Matchmaking 2 is a good match. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-825072

Two US intelligence documents outlining Israel’s potential attack plan on Iran leaked

Jerusalem Post The timing of the leak comes as Israel is completing preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran in response to the October 1 missile attack. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825249

Protesters stage tunnel presentation advocating for Naama Levy’s release

Jerusalem Post Protests took place in several locations across Israel, including the main protest in Tel Aviv, as well as in Karkur, Ha’ogen, and Rehovot. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825241

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari reveals new footage of Yahya Sinwar

Jerusalem Post Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by the IDF in Tel Sultan in Rafah on Wednesday in an unplanned operation. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825247