Prologue Journal

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

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-773727

How to double the reward for commandments

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773534

Torah section of Toldot: The secret of success in educating children

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773320

Birth of Ishmael: Unraveling the enigma surrounding Avraham’s offspring

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773219

Ethiopian-Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

Jerusalem Post One ceremony opened with a tribute to Ofir Libstein, the head of the Shaar Negev security council who died in battle with Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-773099

Several Israelis murdered on October 7 were buried ‘outside the fence’ due to halachic status

Jerusalem Post The incidents came to light on Monday during a Knesset discussion about expediting the conversion process for those currently serving in the IDF. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773068

Parashat Chayei Sarah: The Cave of Machpelah

Jerusalem Post The Torah attaches great importance to Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron as a burial place for his wife Sarah. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-772449

Parashat Chayei Sarah: Giving and unity: The results

Jerusalem Post King Solomon likens unity to ropes. Every individual string can be easily torn apart, but when we intertwine them and make a thick cord, it becomes very difficult to break https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-772534

Is this why Jews are so successful? – review

Jerusalem Post The phenomenon of Jewish success is real and hard to explain. This theory deserves attention and is one academics can appreciate. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772530

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772644