Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Ki Tetze: Commitment, abilities, and results

Jerusalem Post Those who understand this need no further explanation of the difference between a relationship without marriage and a relationship that has gained the legal and emotional commitment of marriage. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-819856

Parashat Ki Tetze: Commitment, abilities, and results

More than a Jewish safe haven: What is Israel’s end game?

Jerusalem Post No, Israel is not about being a safe haven for Jews. If it were that and that alone, it would not be enough. Not enough to suffer for. Not enough to strive for. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-819859

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-819979

World’s oldest Jewish text debuts exhibit at Museum of the Bible

Jerusalem Post The exhibit, titled Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book, features the book from the 700s which was discovered in Afghanistan. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-819933

The hidden dangers of STaM: When STaM goes unscrutinized

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-819833

All the details: Thousands expected to join Rosh Hashanah prayers in Uman with Rabbi Pinto

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-819279

Anniversary of the Passing of Rabbi Moshe Aharon Pinto zt”l

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-819277

What does Jewish law say about medical experimentation?

Jerusalem Post Generally, Halacha permits only medical interventions whose efficacy has been proven. Yet even with tested treatments, one cannot be sure that the intervention will succeed. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-818997

Entering Elul: What blowing the shofar means for us – opinion

Jerusalem Post As we read the words of Robert Herscowitz, we are reminded that the shofar is one of the most important symbols of the month Elul, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur: the shofar. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-818990