Judaism – Page 99 – Prologue Journal

Passover: Trapped in freedom

Jerusalem Post Passover is perfectly suited for savoring the freedom we sometimes take for granted. In many ways, the modern world embodies the revolution of Passover. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735915

‘Ageing in Medieval Jewish Culture’: Embracing or fearing old age – review

Jerusalem Post Russ-Fishbane takes an interdisciplinary approach, analyzing poetry, legal documents, works of Halacha (Jewish law), and philosophical treatises. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-735917

Passover cleaning: Making ‘seder’ for life

Jerusalem Post Organizing for life requires a mindset different from that of organizing for the holidays. Here are some tips for organizing for life. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735907

Passover Seders of 1948: Noted celebrations 75 years ago

Jerusalem Post A look at dramatic and historic seders held in Israel in 1948, facing challenges of war and a shortage of food. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735909

Temple Mount activists offer NIS 20,000 for Paschal lamb sacrifice

Jerusalem Post The Paschal lamb, also known as the Passover offering or sacrifice, was a ritualistic slaughtering of a lamb for the Passover holiday that was traditionally carried out at the Temple every year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-736040

Parashat Tzav: Peace with people and with God

Jerusalem Post Judaism includes morality and calls on all of humanity: There is no true religiosity without unity and peace between us, human beings https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-735918

Parashat Tzav: Reclaiming the mitzvot

Jerusalem Post When it comes to the Torah many do not connect the consequences of inactions when it comes to not doing mitzvot. This is a great challenge in particular for many non-Orthodox Jews. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-735919

Parashat Vayikra: Please pass the salt

Jerusalem Post In this week’s parasha, Vayikra, we are introduced to various sacrifices and offerings – animals, birds, and grain. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-735215

Parashat Vayikra: What gives value to an act?

Jerusalem Post This sacrifice is usually brought voluntarily. There is no obligation to bring it – other than under rare circumstances – and the person brings it to the Temple of his own will. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-735213

Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei: The complementary experiences

Jerusalem Post In contrast to the simple reading that sees the five books of the Torah as continuing one after the other, we find that the continuation of the Book of Exodus is found in the two books that follow. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-734503