Prologue Journal

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

Prominent US Rabbi: Sex strike against divorce refusal ‘destructive’

Jerusalem Post Schachter said that Jews are obligated to make significant efforts and exert social pressure on husbands who refuse to provide a get — a religious divorce — to their wives, leaving them agunot. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791783

Jewish lions: Roaring through history

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791726

This is how to reboot your life

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791725

Jerusalem rabbi becomes father at 88, ‘like our forefather Abraham’

Jerusalem Post The birth and celebrations of the rabbi and his wife in welcoming their first child has been covered by the haredi press, with many rejoicing the rarity and significance of the birth. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-791259

‘Reclaiming Dignity’: A look at ‘misunderstood’ Jewish modesty

Jerusalem Post Reclaiming Dignity: A Guide to Tzniut for Men and Women grew from a small project in memory of editor Bracha Poliakoff’s mother into an important contribution to the Jewish world.  https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-790829

Parashat Vayahkhel: Shabbat – the sign of connection

Jerusalem Post The prohibition of work on Shabbat for the construction of the Mishkan underscores the importance and elevation of Shabbat. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-790835

What does Jewish law say about objecting to medical procedures?

Jerusalem Post May a Jew perform or participate in a procedure that goes against his or her religious beliefs? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-790838

Understanding the Bible

Jerusalem Post TAU Prof. Oded Lipschits launches English-language podcast on ‘The Untold Story of the Kingdom of Judah’. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-790727

Can Jews sing ‘Dayenu’ while there are hostages? The Passover seder gets a post-Oct. 7 rethink.

Jerusalem Post The classic Passover song, whose title means “It would have been enough,” expresses gratitude about how much God has done for the Jewish people – but is it enough? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-790403

United we stand, divided we fall

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-790165