Prologue Journal

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

Christian monk, Jewish convert, Israeli: One man’s journey to Judaism

Jerusalem Post William Karon’s spiritual path to Judaism was generations in the making. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-825071

Can reciting psalms from the Bible heal injuries or illness?

Jerusalem Post It is my belief that heartfelt prayers recited with greater understanding can be a source of solace and inspiration. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-824753

Annus horribilis: How can we celebrate and rejoice on Sukkot in 2024?

Jerusalem Post How can we bring joy into our Sukkot observance this year? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-824683

How has the role of rabbis in Israel changed since October 7?

Jerusalem Post Rabbis who are traditionally spiritual leaders in their communities have faced a whole new level of challenges from congregants and from the need to maintain their own spiritual balance post-Oct. 7. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-824676

Harvesting for Sukkot: A look at the farmers who grow the holiday’s Four Species

Jerusalem Post The farmers who grow the Four Species that symbolize the holiday of Sukkot. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-824670

Sukkah on board: Chabad builds Sukkah on USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier

Jerusalem Post The move had been initiated by chaplain Lieutenant Yehoshua Rubin, who is also a Chabad representative. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-824866

Finding solace in the wisdom of King Solomon: Avner Moriah’s work on ‘Ecclesiastes’

Jerusalem Post Until his 70th birthday, Moriah had never been preoccupied with the passing of time or his own mortality. But as he entered his eighth decade, the Book of Ecclesiastes took on new meaning for him. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-824668

One year after October 7, many sukkot by Gaza border still stand in destroyed towns

Jerusalem Post In Kfar Aza and Metulla, Be’eri and Kiryat Shmona, dozens of sukkot are standing since last year, as their owners were killed, kidnapped, or forced to flee, unable to take them down. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-824666

For the first time: The European Bible Quiz, with hundreds of teens participating

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-824859

Sukkot 2024: Candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Sukkot times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-824839