Prologue Journal

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

First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei

Jerusalem Post Milei, a maverick right-wing libertarian, in the past called Francis an “imbecile,” a “son-of-a-bitch preaching communism” and the devil’s man on earth. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-786252

A pair of scholarly explorations of the Bible

Jerusalem Post Temptation Transformed invites readers on a journey through the annals of history, challenging preconceived notions, and revealing the intricate story behind the genesis of a pervasive belief. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785822

Parashat Mishpatim: The significance of trust

Jerusalem Post The portion of Mishpatim, which deals with human relationships, highlights the significance of social trust and the severe consequences of its absence. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-785951

Parashat Mishpatim: The significance of trust

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-786047

What can Jewish mysticism teach us about psychedelics?

Jerusalem Post There’s simply no definitive proof in the archeological and textual evidence of the use of psychoactive drug use in ancient Jewish religious activity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-786023

Dining in the divine presence: Reading between the bites

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785770

The despicable end of the thief

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785768

Bringing Torah to travel: Yeshiva University partners with El Al

Jerusalem Post Through this new cooperation, travelers on El Al will be offered the opportunity to listen to Yeshiva University Torah classes. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785729

Pope sees ‘hypocrisy’ in those who criticize LGBT blessings

Jerusalem Post He also stressed that such blessings do not amount to formal Church approval for same-sex unions. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-785695