Prologue Journal

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

Religious Zionist rabbis to Trump: ‘You are God’s emissary in the global battle against evil’

Jerusalem Post Israeli rabbis have declared Trump a “divine emissary,” linking his presidency to biblical prophecies in the dramatic letter of support. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841916

“Avoiding Disputes”: Rabbi Pinto in Prayer at the Grave of Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhatzeira in Morocco

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841828

Three of the largest Jewish denominations are suing the Trump administration over ICE raids

Jerusalem Post The governing bodies of the Reform, Conservative, and Reconstructionist movements have challenged Trump’s reversal of an order banning ICE from operating in churches and synagogues. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841748

A century-old Zionist group is being rebooted — and wants Jews to ‘fight back’ on the street

Jerusalem Post Jewish street-fighter group Betar reborn after Oct. 7, confronting pro-Palestinian protests with aggressive tactics that even some Israel supporters call dangerous. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841746

In AI video, Jewish celebrities from Scarlett Johansson to Adam Sandler give Kanye the finger

Jerusalem Post AI puts Jewish stars in anti-Kanye video: Spielberg, Allen among celebs whose likenesses were used without consent in viral middle-finger message against antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841745

The Chosen People: But Why Us?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841667

Ot Chaim” in an emotional journey: American Jews join the national memorial initiative

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841663

Rabbi Pinto explains the essence of true education: Leading by example instead of commanding

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841448

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-841085

Parashat Beshalach: The path to victory

Jerusalem Post Unite the nation through love and kindness, and we will defeat the descendants of Amalek. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-841069