Prologue Journal

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

Rosh Hashanah: Wishing for a good and sweet year

Jerusalem Post It is not just the beginning of the new year but the most significant day; the one that influences our actions throughout the year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-822898

Rosh Hashanah – how to guarantee that our prayers will be answered

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-822721

Navigating Halachic challenges in the Shofar blowing

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-822691

The rare, unusual Rosh Hashanah-Yom Kippur ‘machzorim’ at the National Library of Israel

Jerusalem Post One of the world’s largest collections of machzorim may be found at the National Library of Israel (NLI) in Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-822379

Shofar shortage? War impacts Jerusalem seller as shipping delays, costs spike

Jerusalem Post This year has been challenging for Refoua, who sells Judaica gifts and souvenirs in a shop in downtown Jerusalem. The war has decimated tourism and spiked shipping costs. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-822544

Sukkot: Your guide to Judaism’s week-long fall holiday

Jerusalem Post A rundown on the Sukkot’s history and meaning, differing customs, and rules and times for when Yom Tov begins and ends. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-821692

Yom Kippur: Your guide to Judaism’s holiest day

Jerusalem Post As Judaism’s most important holiday, Yom Kippur holds a level of significance across all Jewish denominations, as well as on the spectrum of religious observance. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-818658

Apples and honey: The enduring symbol of Rosh Hashanah

Jerusalem Post Over the years, apples and honey have been a treat enjoyed on Rosh Hashanah. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-821930

Rosh Hashanah 2024: A bleak Jewish New Year

Jerusalem Post Rosh Hashanah is the day of divine authority, and we are currently locked in a struggle to preserve His presence. One day, His presence will be palpable and undeniable. Until that day, we have faith. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-821945

Over 50,000 people attend the Selichot event with Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto at the Western Wall

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-822312