Prologue Journal

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

A small mistake with one’s children can cause irreparable damage

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772484

Rav Pinto: Torah study is the cure for our soul

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772281

Why was it a snake that tempted Adam and Eve to sin?

Jerusalem Post The common denominator between nachash, nechoshet, and nichush is that they all play second fiddle to something else. In other words, they are not as important as they want you to think. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771548

‘The Musaf Prayer’: The message of Shabbat prayer – review

Jerusalem Post What is the message of Musaf? A wonderful new sefer by Rabbi Elchanan Adler, shlita, titled The Musaf Prayer – Background and Commentary, provides the answer. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771563

IDF soldiers pray in ancient 6th century Gaza synagogue for first time in decades

Jerusalem Post A number of tweets suggest that soldiers prayed at the ancient synagogue, though IDF rules have reportedly kept soldiers from sharing them for safety. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772218

Even If you are miserable – Don’t ruin your child’s future

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772090

30 days after Oct. 7, a Jewish world wracked by grief is marking a traditional milestone of mourning

Jerusalem Post “Judaism acknowledges that grief isn’t linear, and shloshim is really part of that framework,” said Sarit Wishnevski, head of Kavod v’Nichum. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771854

Blame-shifting and ingratitude: The ancient professions of Ishmael

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771782

The abductee’s uncle touching story: We read the Book of Deuteronomy and kept Shabbat

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771780

Parashat Vayera: ‘Abraham, Abraham’

Jerusalem Post Our tradition contains various perspectives on the role and importance of the angels. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-771423