Prologue Journal

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

Gaza mosques to Jerusalem synagogues: A radical Islamist’s journey to Judaism

Jerusalem Post Almost nothing in the appearance of Yaron Avraham, a religious Jew, can provide any hint of his past life and horrible childhood experiences. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805732

Shavuot: The beauty of the Jewish Torah, agricultural holiday

Jerusalem Post There are several underlying principles to Shavuot, from agriculture to the Torah. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-805704

Why are blintzes trending in Israel? Exploring the delicacy’s connection to Shavuot

Jerusalem Post Cheese blintzes, with their rich, creamy filling, perfectly embody the festive and indulgent spirit of Shavuot. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805837

It is our duty to prevent the hatred that the Holocaust allowed to happen

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805508

Is destroying frozen embryos permitted in Jewish law?

Jerusalem Post Halacha only allows for abortion for therapeutic reasons, with decisors greatly divided over the scope of justifying rationales. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805256

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