Prologue Journal

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

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-749236

Parashat Pinchas: God’s and our redemption

Jerusalem Post With this week’s parasha, Pinchas, we see another commonly held assumption about Judaism challenged; this time by the rabbis of the Talmud. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-749133

Parashat Pinchas: The first civil war

Jerusalem Post This civil war in the history of the Jewish people presents us with a lesson: Different opinions – yes; civil war – no! We must preserve unity above all, not necessarily uniformity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-749132

From the teachings of Rabbi Pinto: Are you truly alive?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749117

Navigating threats to jewish identity: Reflections on the three weeks

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749059

Fast of the 17th of Tammuz: Times and customs

Jerusalem Post See fast start and end times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748996

UnitEd looking to revolutionize formal Jewish education with new digital platform

Jerusalem Post Hana Dorsman, CEO of UnitEd said that “education builds identity and is the secret of the connection of the Jewish people over the years.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748875

The three weeks: Rabbi Meir Eliyahu Pinto’s talk

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748827

Israel needs Masorti Jews to become modern, tolerant, welcoming

Jerusalem Post Today there are nearly 80 Masorti congregations all across Israel, though a few meet only on festivals. None receive government funding. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748247

Is quality of life a Jewish concept?

Jerusalem Post Judaism certainly places a premium on preserving life and usually calls upon us to do everything to save a life. Nonetheless, as Kohelet proclaims, “There is a time for death.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748284