Prologue Journal

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

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-831288

Parashat Toldot and the Akeidah: Finding faith amid suffering

Jerusalem Post The pure righteous do not complain of the dark, but increase the light; They do not complain of evil, but increase justice. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-831265

Parashat Toldot and the Akeidah: Finding faith amid suffering

Jerusalem Post The pure righteous do not complain of the dark, but increase the light; They do not complain of evil, but increase justice. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-831265

Parashat Toldot: The struggle between Rome and Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post This tension between the heroes of Rome and the sages of Jerusalem will not last forever. The prophet Obadiah prophesied the resolution of this struggle. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-831264

How to feel free in life: Inspiration from Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-831136

Bridging Histories: New WJC exhibition celebrates Sephardi history, heritage and contributions

Jerusalem Post “Sephardi Heritage is Jewish Heritage,” says Rabbi Isaac Choua, of Lebanese origins, who oversees the exhibition, promoted as part of Sephardi Heritage Month. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-831100

Rabbi Yoel Pinto: “People used to talk to each other; Today, we’re drowning in a communication”

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-830989

How Judaism makes every day Thanksgiving Day

Jerusalem Post The Jewish practice of counting our blessings encourages us to recognize and appreciate the sustenance in our lives. This regular acknowledgment can foster a lasting sense of gratitude. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-830893

A living death: A warning for generations

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-830785

Emotional encounter: Rabbi Pinto meets the late Rabbi Shimon Shapira in Uman

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-830784