Religion – Page 147 – Prologue Journal

Bible banned in several Utah schools due to ‘vulgarity and violence’

Jerusalem Post The district ultimately removed the Bible from elementary and middle schools, citing “vulgarity and violence” in its texts, but would allow it in high school libraries. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-745112

The Jewish calendar reminds us where we’ve been — and what’s next

Jerusalem Post Judaism’s connection to the nature of the Land of Israel is a reminder of our connection to this land. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-745061

Ancient monster tooth discovered by Californian woman walking on the beach

Jerusalem Post The tooth belonged to a Pacific mastodon, a creature that went extinct over 10,000 years ago https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-745050

Should Israel outlaw the sale of archaeological artifacts?

Jerusalem Post A joint Zoom symposium in Jerusalem and London examines the quasi-legal business of antiquities trading in Israel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744824

Why does the Bible reiterate stories from the Epic of Gilgamesh?

Jerusalem Post The Epic of Gilgamesh contains several stories which are similar to those that appear in Genesis, such as stories of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve, and the flood. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744821

What is Torah? A translation of the mind of God

Jerusalem Post To think that God descended to Sinai to give us a history lesson or dictate laws is to minimize Torah and to miss the real meaning of it. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744865

19 historic Torah scrolls moved to genizah at Mount of Olives

Jerusalem Post When Torah scrolls and other sacred texts are damaged in a way that cannot be repaired, they must be placed in a “genizah.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-745017

Parashat Beha’alotcha: Focus on the act

Jerusalem Post Why is it necessary to give an order on how to call the people or how to go to war? What is special about the trumpets that the nation was commanded to use them in these situations? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-744873

Parashat Beha’alotcha: ‘Yedid Nefesh’: Unpackaging one verse

Jerusalem Post As Moses was able to rise above the moment and ask that God heal and not punish Miriam, we must – so we can enter the peace of Shabbat – let go of any acrimony we may have with any family members. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-744874

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shavuot and Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-745016