Prologue Journal

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

Women and Tikkun Leil: When did women stay up all night learning on Shavuot?

Jerusalem Post In the 21st century, at least a million Jews – women and men – are active participants in Tikkun Leil Shavuot. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805263

Shavuot 2024: A new 10 commandments for Israel and Jewish destiny

Jerusalem Post Here are 10 fundamental doctrines regarding Israel, Jewish destiny, and Jewish universalism. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-805247

Parashat Bamidbar: Leadership and arrogance

Jerusalem Post While the role of leadership was exclusively designated for the biblical tribe of Levi, in reality, many of us find ourselves in leadership positions. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-805255

Jewish D-Day veteran buried in a Nazi mass grave to receive a proper burial

Jerusalem Post The group had never before uncovered a Jewish American who had been buried with the very Nazis he was fighting. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805321

Watch: Why are there rich people who are depressed?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805181

How D-Day saved Europe, and my family, from the Nazis

Jerusalem Post For me, D-Day is a day of personal contemplation and of profound thanks to those who sacrificed that I might live. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805139

Buzz Off: Keeping Pesky Pests at Bay on Shabbat

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805071

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, influential Chabad leader, dies at 74

Jerusalem Post Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Chabad-Lubavitch leader, passed away at 74. He expanded Chabad’s global reach, overseeing 5,000 institutions and organizing international events. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805043

Children pray for the release of the hostages in historic ceremony

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-804929

Searching for truth: Rabbi Akiva and Turnus Rufus in dialogue

Jerusalem Post We are sent on our individual journeys from the moment we are born, seeking simultaneous distance and closeness with family, community, and God as we make the choices that shape who we are. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-804364