Prologue Journal

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

The quest for the perfect Etrog: Inside the high-stakes world of Sukkot citrus

Jerusalem Post A deep dive into why the etrog, a symbolic fruit used in the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, can fetch thousands of dollars. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760987

Shabbat, Sukkot candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat and Sukkot times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760982

Sukkot: One small step for unity – opinion

Jerusalem Post The “natural” symbolism of the Four Species illustrates that natural human goodness is an expression of the divine, even when it isn’t accompanied by full religious commitment. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760935

Mike Pompeo named top Christian ally of Israel for 2023 – exclusive

Jerusalem Post No. 2 on the Israel Allies Foundation list is Brazil’s 38th president, Jair Bolsonaro, followed by Pastor Larry and Tiz Huch. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-760883

Tefillin to-go? Chabadnik Jew joins run to help secular Jew perform mitzvah – WATCH

Jerusalem Post Footage showing a religious Jew running alongside a secular Jew to help him perform Tefillin has warmed hearts. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760937

Egalitarian Yom Kippur services organized by WZO in North America

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760900

The alliance for global cooperation unites leaders for coexistence and interfaith relations

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760819

2,300-year-old tomb of young courtesan uncovered in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post The burial cave is rare evidence of the Hellenistic period in the Jerusalem area. It was discovered on a rocky slope not far from Kibbutz Ramat Raḥel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-760814

How to experience true joy on Sukkot

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760787

How a pastor parted with Jesus and led his congregation to Judaism

Jerusalem Post On the day of their conversion at a synagogue in a suburb of Phoenix last month, Cortes, 53, said he regretted his prior association with the Messianic movement. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760766