Prologue Journal

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

What does Jewish law say about mistakenly killing Israeli hostages?

Jerusalem Post The Hannibal Directive is just one more reminder of the dangerous consequences of well-intentioned but ultimately misguided prisoner exchange policy. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784759

Parashat Yitro: Under the mountain

Jerusalem Post The indelible impression made by this encounter keeps alive the knowledge of our uniqueness and closeness to God, and of the promise that will be kept. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-784769

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784869

Parashat Yitro: Honoring the ordinary person

Jerusalem Post We must not confuse the proper respect we deserve as parents and teachers with disrespect for the dignity of children and students. We have learned this from Yitro as well. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-784767

Why the Conservative movement is changing our approach to interfaith marriage

Jerusalem Post The culture of disapproval did not dissuade individuals from their marriage choices and it certainly did not draw people closer to our communities, instead, too often, it pushed them away. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784836

Judaism: A culture of tremendous individuality and freedom

Jerusalem Post In Israel in recent months, we have witnessed the extraordinary courage and commitment of Israeli youth and reserves to fighting (and dying) for our country. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784815

The secret of success: Failure is an essential part of self-growth

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784768

Rabbi Pinto in New York: “Build a framework for your life”

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784484

New study suggests 17th century Italians were cannabis users

Jerusalem Post Conducting their study on the crypt of 17th century Milanese hospital Ospedale Maggiore, researchers analyzed femoral bone samples from the remains of the hospital patients. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-784464

Woman claims her wedding was invalid for being in a synagogue

Jerusalem Post Due to the war, the couple had to tied the knot in a neighborhood synagogue, but now the wife claims the ceremony is invalid based on Ashkenazi customs. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-784083