Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Pinchas: The first civil war

Jerusalem Post This civil war in the history of the Jewish people presents us with a lesson: Different opinions – yes; civil war – no! We must preserve unity above all, not necessarily uniformity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-749132

Ruins of Nazi-razed Munich synagogue found in city’s river

Jerusalem Post A section of stone containing a portion of the ten commandments in Hebrew remains intact. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749209

Spain’s entombed ‘Ivory Lady’ reveals leadership role of women in antiquity

Jerusalem Post The “Ivory Lady” shows that women may have held high leadership positions during the Copper Age, Stone Age and, Bronze Age. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749169

From the teachings of Rabbi Pinto: Are you truly alive?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749117

Navigating threats to jewish identity: Reflections on the three weeks

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749059

Fast of the 17th of Tammuz: Times and customs

Jerusalem Post See fast start and end times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748996

Were there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?

Jerusalem Post A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748936

Canadian Anglican Church ratifies resolution for reconciliation with Jews

Jerusalem Post An Anglican church in Canada has moved to replace a prayer calling for the conversion of Jews with a prayer calling for reconciliation with the Jewish community. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-748906

Stone head, thought to be from Roman Emperor Caligula’s ship, found in Italian lake

Jerusalem Post Large ships constructed by Caligula were extracted from the lake in the 1930’s but were destroyed during World War II. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748857

UnitEd looking to revolutionize formal Jewish education with new digital platform

Jerusalem Post Hana Dorsman, CEO of UnitEd said that “education builds identity and is the secret of the connection of the Jewish people over the years.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748875