Judaism – Page 4 – Prologue Journal

Hanukkah: A time to break through our glass ceiling

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835224

Rabbi Pinto explained: Our role in challenging times

Jerusalem Post Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto, in his latest lecture, emphasized finding good in others and seeking positivity during challenging times. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835223

Comedian Iliza Shlesinger learns Jewish classics with Noa Tishby on Hanukkah’s fourth night

Jerusalem Post Shlesinger did a ‘basic American Jewish Reformed’ bracha with the Israeli advocate on the ‘most American holiday.’ https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835210

Hanukkah: The history of the menorah and hanukkiah seen in ancient manuscripts

Jerusalem Post The tradition of building up to lighting eight oil lamps (plus one shamash, or servitor) over the Hanukkah period began in the 2nd century CE. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-834964

The Persian winter solstice tradition of Yalda pairs perfectly with Hanukkah

Jerusalem Post Erev Yalda: Merging Hanukkah and Persian solstice traditions for a festive celebration of light and community. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835152

What David Brooks and Bob Dylan teach Jews about heresy

Jerusalem Post Bob Dylan and David Brooks’s relationships with faith are a complete unknown, like a rolling stone. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835146

Hanukkah: ‘The fragrance of paradise’

Jerusalem Post During Hanukkah, the days of light triumphing over darkness, as the small flames illuminate the night, let us remember the fragrance of paradise that exists within every Jew, no matter who they are. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-834986

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times in your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835114

Parashat Miketz: Joseph, the master of ‘provention’

Jerusalem Post The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-834988

The blessing and burden of bearing first witness to Jewish history

Jerusalem Post How can Jewish journalists turn away the call of history and simultaneously bear the weight of what they must report? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-835082