Religion – Page 147 – Prologue Journal

On the eve of Simchat Torah – are women allowed to touch the Torah?

Jerusalem Post There is a common misconception that menstruating women are not allowed to touch the Torah. However, halachic sources dating back to the Talmud do not support such an assertion. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-761794

Attacks on Christians taint Sukkot events, but Christian support of Israel remains strong

Jerusalem Post As thousands take part in Jerusalem March, ICEJ spokesman tells TML: “A few incidents like this aren’t going to deter us.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-761906

Egypt’s pyramids continue stunning experts, as new hidden rooms discovered

Jerusalem Post New rooms were discovered in the Sahura’s Pyramid. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-761577

Ancient aqueduct from time of Roman occupation discovered in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post The excavation efforts also led to the discovery of a coin from 67/68 CE, during the first Jewish revolt against the Roman occupying forces. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-761571

We are part of the human family: A reflection for Yom Kippur

Jerusalem Post Perhaps some of the prayers during this Yom Kippur can help us to not only to reflect on our lives but also to take actions in the year ahead that will help heal the world. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-761514

Israeli settler, far-right activist: ‘Spitting on Christians is a Jewish custom’

Jerusalem Post The statement came as a response to a video circulating online of Orthodox Jews spitting on Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-761490

Israel’s Herzog reaffirms religious freedom at Feast of Tabernacles

Jerusalem Post Herzog spoke against the backdrop of a series of anti-Christian attacks earlier this year. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-761421

A NYC exhibit explores the etrog’s journey around the Jewish world

Jerusalem Post The new exhibit, “Etrog, The Wandering Fruit,” is currently on display at the Bernard Museum, located inside Temple Emanu-El on 5th Avenue and 65th Street in Manhattan. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-761388

Sukkot: A versatile verse

Jerusalem Post In the evolution of Judaism, the emergence of citing “And Moses declared…” on festival mornings as a preface to the blessing over the wine is cloudy. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760946

Sukkot: Joy in permanence and transience

Jerusalem Post When we enter the sukkah, we are called upon to remember that our well-being – health, relationships, sustenance – is a gift from God. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760944