Religion – Page 139 – Prologue Journal

Man charged for attempted antiquity smuggling – DOJ report

Jerusalem Post He faces prison time for his charge of entry of falsely classified goods. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-747681

New dinosaur species discovered in China after fossilized paw found

Jerusalem Post The fossilized theropod remains are thought to be 121 million years old, placing their origin in the early Cretaceous period. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-747644

UK scientists reconstruct face of 7th-century aristocrat, Christian convert

Jerusalem Post “Were they political brides or perhaps brides of Christ? The fact that her diet changed once she arrived in England suggests that her lifestyle may have changed quite significantly” – Dr. Leggett https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-747638

Beloved Jerusalem post-high school seminary shuts its doors for good

Jerusalem Post Saying goodbye to Midreshet Emunah v’Omanut, a beloved Jerusalem seminary also known as EVO. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-747225

Did the biblical prophet Moses promise his firstborn son to idolatry?

Jerusalem Post In a Midrash, Jethro tells Moses: “Your first child should be for idol worship, from here onwards,” – referring to subsequent children – “they will be for the sake of Heaven.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-747272

Why do some Jews spit on Christian clergy in Jerusalem’s Old City?

Jerusalem Post The clothing of Armenian priests, the heavy crosses hanging on the chest of monks and Christian buildings have become favorite targets for some Jews to spit on. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-747227

Nazi-smuggling submarine found in Argentina causes international stir

Jerusalem Post Aregntina’s security ministry reportedly halted all investigations after receiving an independent report of the wreck. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-747443

‘ArchitecTorah’: How Torah, architecture, and rabbinic literature link – review

Jerusalem Post Joshua Skarf adds an architectural perspective on each and every parasha in the Torah. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-747278

Parashat Hukat: Erecting memories

Jerusalem Post Aaron’s death was anticipated and so we are given more information, while Miriam’s death appeared to be sudden and hence less information. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-747285

Parashat Hukat: Peace, resilience and victory

Jerusalem Post The people of Israel, and especially in the Land of Israel, are subject to constant threats. In order to deal with these threats, we must acquire inner resilience. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-747284