Prologue Journal

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

How to survive this period? Rabbi Pinto’s answer

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-769747

‘Dream Big, Laugh Often’: Inspiration from 14 biblical characters – review

Jerusalem Post This book is a fun platform for instilling an appreciation of Bible stories and would make a wonderful gift for any curious and creative child in your life.  https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-769743

‘Biblical Women Speak’: Providing meaning for modern issues – review

Jerusalem Post Ancient and modern ‘midrashim’ provide meaning for the issues of our time. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-769268

‘In the Beginnings’: Who really compiled the Bible? – review

Jerusalem Post Examining the early verses of Genesis, Rabbi David Harbater identifies two quite separate accounts of creation, especially the creation of humankind. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-769258

Parashat Noah: Noah and the birds

Jerusalem Post As the eye dwells on the painting, one perceives symbols of hope and becomes aware of the warm luminosity permeating the whole. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-769389

Parashat Noah: Building from a crisis

Jerusalem Post Along with the profound mourning and the heart-wrenching sorrow, we look forward, empowered by the faith that “the Eternal One of Israel does not lie.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-769388

Does Jewish law allow Israel to pay the price to save Hamas’s hostages?

Jerusalem Post Israeli leaders are going to face some morally complex decisions as we seek to end the Hamas threat while having 200 Israelis in captivity within Gaza. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-769384

What to do with burglars in the night

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-769211

A dramatic turn: The saga of the villager who became a millionaire

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-769020

Israeli rabbis are issuing guidance about how to adjust Jewish law during wartime

Jerusalem Post The opinions are almost all rooted in the core Jewish idea that pikuach nefesh, or the preservation of life, overrides nearly every other religious law. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-768909