Prologue Journal

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

US Congressmen call for weekend of prayer for people of Israel

Jerusalem Post The resolution outlines the “unprovoked, premeditated, and barbaric attack carried out by the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-773750

Shabbat and Hanukkah: The power of lighting candles

Jerusalem Post This week we celebrated Rosh Hodesh Kislev, a month that is a harbinger of Hanukkah, the holiday symbolizing light in the darkness and divine protection against a mighty enemy. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773605

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-773727

Christian Israelis cross barrier in Israel’s line of defense

Jerusalem Post ICEJ President Juergen Buehler’s family history illustrates a profound shift from a father in Hitler’s army to sons defending Israel. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-773686

Evangelical chief: Biden outshines Trump in backing Israel amid Hamas clash

Jerusalem Post “Donald Trump would not have flown to Israel” so readily, nor would he have supported a lengthy war against the terrorist organization. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-773611

How to double the reward for commandments

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773534

Radiocarbon dating proves biblical accounts of the Israeli city of Gezer

Jerusalem Post New dates provided by Austrian archaeologists allow testing of proposed correlations between texts and archaeological remains https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-773513

Jesus’s birthplace removes all Christmas decorations in honor of Hamas ‘martyrs’

Jerusalem Post A spokesperson for the city also told the Telegraph, “The reason is the general situation in Palestine; people are not really into any celebration.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-773488

Evangelicals stand with Israel, voices of faith ring through National Mall

Jerusalem Post The Evangelical Christian lineup included Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson and Christians United for Israel (CUFI) founder Pastor John Hagee. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-773392

Torah section of Toldot: The secret of success in educating children

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773320