Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Vayera: Halacha: Infusing morality into religious sentiment

Jerusalem Post Why did God initially command Abraham to bring Isaac as an offering? What was God seeking to gain from this? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-771422

Celebrating at Jerusalem’s Tower of David: A bar, bar mitzvah initiative

Jerusalem Post The museum has become a meeting point for families from the North and the South who are now residing in many of Jerusalem’s hotels. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771322

A hassidic grand rabbi’s voice of support of the IDF amid war with Hamas

Jerusalem Post The letter fills some of the functions of prayer – a recognition that IDF service at this time is a laudable enterprise and an expression of gratitude for those risking their lives to defend Israel. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771407

200 women pray for hostages on yahrzeit of biblical foremother

Jerusalem Post 200 women and girls from across Jerusalem went to the Chabad of Baka in Jerusalem to connect and pray. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771367

Why did God let Hamas massacre Israeli Jews in the Promised Land? – opinion

Jerusalem Post Witnessing these Holocaust-like horrors raises many daunting questions that will impact our faith, prayer, and relationship with God for years to come. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771412

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771523

How to succeed: Combining rational thinking with positive emotions

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771383

The book of Deuteronomy and Ori Magidish’s return from captivity

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771330

Divine intervention in warfare: Understanding Hashem’s role in battle

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-771001

Jews worldwide to study the entire Mishna in memory of Hamas victims

Jerusalem Post Called the Acheinu WorldWide Jewish Unity Program, the initiative is being spearheaded by Rabbi Reuven Taragin and will see Jews from 50 countries read the entire Mishna. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-770848