Religion – Page 150 – Prologue Journal

Shavuot: 7 things converts can teach us about Judaism

Jerusalem Post Just as our sages learned about Jewish affirmations from Ruth, so I have found through my work with converts that we can learn much about Judaism from them. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-743986

Pope, in interview, skirts issue of return of occupied parts of Ukraine

Jerusalem Post Francis did not take a position on the return of territories as a fundamental condition for peace, something on which Ukraine and many of its Western backers insist. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-744292

Italy arrests raiders of ancient art, recovers 3,500 items

Jerusalem Post The operation shows how Italy “still holds immense treasures that fall prey to ruthless diggers and traffickers,” Carabinieri art squad commander General Vincenzo Molinese said. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744266

A digital Jewish library aims to add women’s Torah scholarship to its shelves

Jerusalem Post The library has contacted a cohort female Jewish scholars to help write new texts for their digital collection. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744255

Is this fungus behind the pharaoh’s curse on King Tut’s tomb?

Jerusalem Post Many people died after visiting King Tut’s tomb in Egypt. What exactly happened, and how does it involve the Aspergillus fungus? https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-744222

‘Days Are Coming’: Israeli journalist shows a Jewish calendar journey – review

Jerusalem Post Israeli journalist Sivan Rahav-Meir’s book also manifests the sea change in advanced women’s Torah education. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744074

Parashat Naso: The Priestly Blessing’s many layers

Jerusalem Post Its words are the oldest of the Torah ever found and the earliest artifact of Jewish liturgy we have in physical form, some 500 years before the Dead Sea Scrolls. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-744070

Parashat Naso: ‘Torat hessed’ – Shavuot

Jerusalem Post When we stand on Shavuot and recreate in our hearts the revelation at Mount Sinai and the acceptance of the Torah, we are called upon to remember that the Torah does not stand alone. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-744068

Shavuot and Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shavuot and Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744199

Touching: Children sing “Kad Yatvin” in Russian at historic ceremony

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-744105