Judaism – Page 69 – Prologue Journal

Yom Kippur: Being open to change

Jerusalem Post “To survive, Israel must always be prepared to defend itself,” writes President Isaac Herzog. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760328

Why is Yom Kippur the happiest day of the year? – opinion

Jerusalem Post Barring an extreme sadomasochist personality, how could knowing one’s life is on the line make this day not only happy – but the happiest day of the year? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760324

Keeping the echo alive: The last of Israel’s traditional shofar makers

Jerusalem Post Shimon Keinan is one of only a handful of people in Israel still making traditional shofars, and his factory receives over 14,000 visitors a year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760319

Kol Nidre: A light of Jewish survival for 600 years – opinion

Jerusalem Post For me, descending directly from the generations that had to make vows to another religion in order to survive, Kol Nidre became a beacon of light during a very dark time. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760306

‘Who shall live, who shall die’: Matters of life and death on Yom Kippur

Jerusalem Post We live on a proverbial thread. Who will meet their Maker at their predetermined time? Who, before their appointed time? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760286

Israel is cursed from within, but it could be turned into a blessing – opinion

Jerusalem Post My hope and prayer for this Yom Kippur is that we find a way to turn this curse of disunity into the blessing of unity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760288

WATCH: Tens of thousands at Western Wall for final Slihot before Yom Kippur

Jerusalem Post Over two-million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760290

Parashat Ha’azinu: The power of ‘tzur’/flint

Jerusalem Post It is not surprising that flint became a metaphor for God, as flint is strong, flint instruments provided protection, and they were part of food preparation and the making of clothing. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-760041

Yom Kippur: Opportunity for forgiveness

Jerusalem Post People who can forgive those who have wronged them demonstrate a noble and humble soul. In doing so, they receive the appropriate treatment from God. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760040

If you’re trying to connect to God on Yom Kippur, here’s a prayer for you

Jerusalem Post Even as it creates this challenge, the liturgy provides a solution by offering a range of different modes of relating to God. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760205