Prologue Journal

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

For a Jewish world in despair, we need High Holiday prayers that meet the moment

Jerusalem Post This new year demands that we never forget that mutual responsibility — the idea that all Jews everywhere belong to each other — isn’t a burden but a blessing. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821795

Is Lebanon part of Israel’s promised territory?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821680

Historic meeting: The Vizhnitz Rebbe meets with Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821668

Rabbanit Moria Panker Captivates American Jewry

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821667

Rare document that shows contributions of Jewish financier to American Revolution up for sale

Jerusalem Post Historic James Madison ledger revealing Jewish patriot’s role in American Revolution hits market after decade-long museum display. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821606

House approves bill to study making US Jewish history museum part of the Smithsonian

Jerusalem Post The House approved a bill to study transferring the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian network. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821570

‘Ana b’Koach’: A powerful prayer for a New Year

Jerusalem Post “Ana b’Koach” is an especially appropriate prayer for the beginning of the year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820876

Parashat Ki Tavo: Choice, decency, observance of commandments, and Torah study

Jerusalem Post Torah study and listening to the word of God reconnect the person with the original choice of loyalty and commitment. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-820873

Parashat Ki Tavo: Choice, decency, observance of commandments, and Torah study

Jerusalem Post Torah study and listening to the word of God reconnect the person with the original choice of loyalty and commitment. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-820873

Chabad on Campus in Israel: Lending a helping hand to students seeking their Jewish identity

Jerusalem Post A US-based nonprofit organization, INEXTG (Israel’s Next Generation), has created a similar organization in Israel. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821003