Prologue Journal

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

Birth of Ishmael: Unraveling the enigma surrounding Avraham’s offspring

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773219

Ethiopian-Israelis celebrate Sigd holiday under the shadow of war

Jerusalem Post One ceremony opened with a tribute to Ofir Libstein, the head of the Shaar Negev security council who died in battle with Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-773099

Several Israelis murdered on October 7 were buried ‘outside the fence’ due to halachic status

Jerusalem Post The incidents came to light on Monday during a Knesset discussion about expediting the conversion process for those currently serving in the IDF. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-773068

Unexpected origin of Egypt’s Great Sphinx discovered

Jerusalem Post New research reveals that nature played a significant role in the creation of the iconic Great Sphinx. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-773033

IFCJ allocates $3.2 million raised by Christian supporters toward defense

Jerusalem Post “Millions of Christians and Jews around the world are doing everything they can to help keep the people of Israel safe.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-773031

What would Cleopatra and Augustus look like today? Check it out

Jerusalem Post Earlier this year, Netflix’s attempt to depict Cleopatra was met with disappointment. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-772482

Parashat Chayei Sarah: The Cave of Machpelah

Jerusalem Post The Torah attaches great importance to Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron as a burial place for his wife Sarah. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-772449

Parashat Chayei Sarah: Giving and unity: The results

Jerusalem Post King Solomon likens unity to ropes. Every individual string can be easily torn apart, but when we intertwine them and make a thick cord, it becomes very difficult to break https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-772534

Is this why Jews are so successful? – review

Jerusalem Post The phenomenon of Jewish success is real and hard to explain. This theory deserves attention and is one academics can appreciate. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772530

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-772644