Prologue Journal

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

Senior Guatemala government officials celebrate the country’s relations with Israel

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-745147

The Jewish calendar reminds us where we’ve been — and what’s next

Jerusalem Post Judaism’s connection to the nature of the Land of Israel is a reminder of our connection to this land. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-745061

Why does the Bible reiterate stories from the Epic of Gilgamesh?

Jerusalem Post The Epic of Gilgamesh contains several stories which are similar to those that appear in Genesis, such as stories of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, and the flood. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744821

What is Torah? A translation of the mind of God

Jerusalem Post To think that God descended to Sinai to give us a history lesson or dictate laws is to minimize Torah and to miss the real meaning of it. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744865

19 historic Torah scrolls moved to genizah at Mount of Olives

Jerusalem Post When Torah scrolls and other sacred texts are damaged in a way that cannot be repaired, they must be placed in a “genizah.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-745017

Parashat Beha’alotcha: Focus on the act

Jerusalem Post Why is it necessary to give an order on how to call the people or how to go to war? What is special about the trumpets that the nation was commanded to use them in these situations? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-744873

Parashat Beha’alotcha: ‘Yedid Nefesh’: Unpackaging one verse

Jerusalem Post As Moses was able to rise above the moment and ask that God heal and not punish Miriam, we must – so we can enter the peace of Shabbat – let go of any acrimony we may have with any family members. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-744874

Prologue Journal

Category: Judaism