Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Vayishlach: Turning sorrow into strength

Jerusalem Post Why does Jacob change the name given by Rachel, and what is the significance of the new name he bestows upon his son? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-775961

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-776064

The People’s Talmud: Online Jewish law study and the pursuit of wisdom

Jerusalem Post The People’s Talmud entries are not cumbersome translations of the Talmud but narratives that express the Talmud’s point in the language of today. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-774842

Why the Jews woke up the governor in the middle of the night

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-775865

Christian Cowboys give most wanted Hamas terrorists playing cards to IDF

Jerusalem Post There are 12 terrorists and two jokers included in the deck. Some of the seedy characters include senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh; Hamas’ leader in the Gaza Strip, Yahya Sinwar. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-775792

Experts question claim of ‘earliest Hebrew inscription’ on Mt. Ebal

Jerusalem Post “These claims are quite dramatic and require close inspection,” wrote the doubters, covering some 21 pages in the Israel Exploration Journal. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-775715

Ancient Egyptian baboon mummy hints at existence of lost mythical city

Jerusalem Post Ancient baboon’s DNA may reveal enigmatic ‘god’s country’. https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-775563

Power of faith: Christian women learn to advocate for Israel

Jerusalem Post Israel365 is about Bringing Jews and Christians together to support Israel. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-775412

Tanzanian student murdered by Hamas buried back home

Jerusalem Post Tanzanian Hamas Terror Victim to be Laid to Rest With Comfort and Support from Israel https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-775372

Privacy and publicity: Halachic perspectives on sharing graphic content

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-775334