Prologue Journal

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

Conversion crisis: Israeli gov’t circumcision tender delay leaves 100 in ‘torture’

Jerusalem Post Only seven medical circumcisions had been performed since April 2023, according to data presented to the Knesset. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785632

Reservist on leave finds ancient Assyrian amulet while hiking

Jerusalem Post The rare find was transferred to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) as required by law, and its discoverer received a certificate of appreciation for his efforts. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-785619

Vice President of Ecuador visits Western Wall in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785603

Tunnel that could lead to Cleopatra’s Tomb is ‘geometric miracle’

Jerusalem Post The tunnel was discovered 13 meters below the ground by Katharine Martinez, an archaeologist from the Dominican Republic. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-785360

Mr. Joseph Lipsey III: A champion of humanitarian causes

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785243

Wrestling with fear and awe while navigating the complexity of the fear paradox

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-785048

Pope condemns anti-Judaism, antisemitism amid new wave of attacks against Jews

Jerusalem Post In his letter, the pope also called, once again, for the release of those hostages still being held by Hamas. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-785015

New artifacts join Yeshiva University Museum’s Maimonides exhibit

Jerusalem Post One of the new documents in the exhibit is a receipt written by Maimonides for funds raised to free ransomed Jewish captives taken after the Crusader assault on Bilbeis, Egypt. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784971

The ancient history of Israeli grape pips and wine

Jerusalem Post Excavations have given proof of a flourishing wine industry in the Byzantine and early Arab period, especially at sites like Shivta, Halutza, Nitzana, and Avdat. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-784756

Georgian woman ordered detained for defacing Stalin icon in Tbilisi

Jerusalem Post Orthodox Church activists, believers, and far-right groups have agitated for her to be subject to further criminal investigation for what they say was an act that insulted the icon and their beliefs. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-784909