Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Va’era: Pharaoh’s sin of hubris

Jerusalem Post The blessing that led Pharaoh to the sin of arrogance is the very thing that will turn into a curse. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-838904

Parashat Va’era: Pharaoh’s sin of hubris

Jerusalem Post The blessing that led Pharaoh to the sin of arrogance is the very thing that will turn into a curse. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-838904

What does Jewish law say about administering pain medications toward end of life?

Jerusalem Post Even if pain medications would incur a risk of hastening death, Jewish law permits – and even mandates – administering the therapies necessary to address the pain. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-838905

Jewish war epic ‘The Brutalist’ picks up 10 Oscar nominations, ‘A Complete Unknown’ close behind

Jerusalem Post Nominated films about Israel and the Palestinian territories, meanwhile, took on new dimensions in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-839004

Riding the waves of history: A divine plan in motion

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-838815

Amazing: The frog revealed a great and life-changing secret

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-838784

An installation in Pennsylvania marks a milestone in the journey of Orthodox women rabbinic leaders

Jerusalem Post Orthodox women break the glass ceiling by leading their own congregations. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-838825

The Hilula of Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira: His life, sanctity, and the power of his Torah

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-838514

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-837969

Parashat Shemot: Compassion and respect for others

Jerusalem Post Redemption and progress cannot come at the expense of another’s dignity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-837824