Judaism – Page 44 – Prologue Journal

Parashat Ki Tisa: Seeing and hearing: The difference

Jerusalem Post A person seeking a religious experience may resort to ecstatic experiences that lead him to a feeling of divine attainment. But this is a mistake. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-789677

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-789779

Parashat Ki Tisa: In the aftermath of sin

Jerusalem Post The same object – gold donated by the nation – can bring the divine presence to rest among us, or it can lead us to the brink of religious annihilation. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-789679

The paradox and illusion of victory

Jerusalem Post The Torah verses convey profound messages that we can insightfully extract for our daily lives. Rabbi Shay Tahan, the Rosh Kollel of Shaarei Ezra in Brooklyn, NY, graciously opens the gates to unders https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-789525

Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor

Jerusalem Post Jenni Asher will become the first Black American woman ordained as a cantor — and one of only two Black cantors in the country – when she graduates next year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-789284

This year’s ‘Little Purim’ is a great opportunity to appreciate the good, especially during the bad

Jerusalem Post During leap years, while we await actual Purim in Second Adar, we have the opportunity to reflect on how the Purim story relates to modern history and our contemporary lives. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788560

‘Providence and Power’: Examining the statesmanship of Jewish leaders

Jerusalem Post Providence and Power is bookended by portraits of King David and, in the penultimate chapter, Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788332

Parashat Tetzaveh: To rule or to serve?

Jerusalem Post The more we remember that the role of a teacher, educator, and public figure is not to rule but rather to serve, the better we will fulfill our roles faithfully and successfully. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-788411

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788520

Eye twitching insights according to Jewish mysticism and historical texts

Jerusalem Post In Jewish thought, physical experiences or phenomena are sometimes seen as messages or signals. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-788465