Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: We aren’t in control!

Jerusalem Post A person has a tendency to dominate and feel ownership, which can lead to pride and egocentrism. The Torah addresses man as he harvests and seeks to educate him to humility. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-741460

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-741534

Rabbi Pinto comes to Dubai: a new “Shuva Israel” Yeshiva

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/article-741443

Does Hashem dwell with those who are impure and contaminated?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-741372

Jewish awakening in Tel Aviv: Freeing olim from Diaspora Judaism’s cage

Jerusalem Post Whether inching toward a more Orthodox lifestyle or stepping away from it, most Jewish immigrants in Tel Aviv have moved to the city with a consciousness around their Jewish identity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-740031

Rabbi Pinto speaks about R. Yeshaya of Kersetir’s Greatness on the anniversary of his passing

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-740132

Rabbi Pinto Explains: What is the Other Name of the Month of Iyar?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-740005

Independence Day: On Israel’s 75th year

Jerusalem Post I can say that Israel at 75 is in a better position than any of us dared to imagine for Israel at 100. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739822

Israel Independence Day: A Jewish spring

Jerusalem Post Taking the long view of Jewish history can help us navigate our current crisis and restore some of the luster of Jewish independence. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739823

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-739891