Religion – Page 108 – Prologue Journal

In Israel and beyond, Purim celebrations are tempered by trauma and thoughts of the hostages

Jerusalem Post The Jewish holiday, which is typically celebrated with joy and exuberance, saw much more subdued festivities this year in light of the Gaza war and concerns for hostages held by Hamas. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793707

What did biblical prophets say about the solar eclipse

Jerusalem Post This solar eclipse, while a marvel of modern astronomy, also beckons us to ponder the universe’s mysteries and our place within it, as generations before us have. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-793706

‘Left Jerusalem out to dry’: Christian orgs. condemn US ceasefire abstain vote

Jerusalem Post CUFI Action funder Chairwoman Sandra Parker asked, if the resolution was “Welcomed by Hamas,” “Who is the current American policy helping?” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-793700

Pompeii building site reveals ancient Roman construction methods

Jerusalem Post The Pompeii site, rediscovered only in the 16th century, has seen a burst of recent archaeological activity aimed at halting years of decay and neglect. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-793634

Ancient tomb with rare inscriptions discovered in Egypt

Jerusalem Post The tomb dates back to the country’s Old Kingdom (c. 2700 BCE – c. 2200 BCE) more than 4,000 years ago. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-793544

Purim 1882: Celebrating the holiday on the sacred soil of America

Jerusalem Post The traditional theme of the holiday – encouraging gifts for the needy – was also a perfect background for what happened on Purim on Ward’s Island. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793112

The Gulf War and Purim 1991: An oral history

Jerusalem Post The Jerusalem Post Magazine reached out to people to share their experiences about the war and Purim. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793110

Researcher recovers face of 16th-century ‘vampire’ women from Italy

Jerusalem Post The ‘vampire’ had been found with a brick stuffed in her mouth, to stop her feasting on the bodies of those buried in the mass grave alongside her. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-793317

Purim 2024: What’s happening in Jerusalem?

Jerusalem Post With tons of Purim shows, activities, and events going on all over Jerusalem, this really is a time to bond and rejoice. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793033

Purim: Fun events throughout Israel in 2024

Jerusalem Post With the Jewish holiday of merriment almost upon us, there are entertaining joy-inducing Purim events going on all over the country, security issues notwithstanding. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-793051