Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Shelach: Moses’ example of leadership

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-808038

Parashat Shelach: Moses’ example of leadership

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-808038

BINA – the home of Israeli Judaism

Jerusalem Post Terry Newman, successful entrepreneur and chairman of BINA public board of directors, says Israelis must take back ownership of their Judaism. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807872

Strategic military preparation: Lessons from Torah and history

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807672

Despite disconnection from rabbinic authorities, Israelis still seek out spirituality

Jerusalem Post As we hope for better days, leaders concerned with preserving Israel’s strong Jewish identity need to find a way for religious life to flourish without coercion. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807210

Gates of the heart: Gates in Torah and Judaism

Jerusalem Post Our tradition is rich with gates: Gates of Repentance, Gates of Prayer, Gates of Righteousness, Gates of introspection and reflection. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-807063

Mezuzahs inspired by land and sea: The work of Nadav Pollack

Jerusalem Post Each piece was like its own land-and-sea world, condensed into a 20- or 25-centimeter mezuzah. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807050

Parashat Beha’alotcha: Freedom comes with responsibility

Jerusalem Post A slave is not required to take responsibility for his actions, but a free man is required to be accountable for his actions, for those around him, for his future https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-807061

Parashat Beha’alotcha: Freedom comes with responsibility

Fighting Anti-Semitism: Israel gets ready to help Jewish communities

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807058