Religion – Page 152 – Prologue Journal

WATCH: Tens of thousands at Western Wall for final Slihot before Yom Kippur

Jerusalem Post Over two-million people took part in Slihot services at the Western Wall this year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760290

Parashat Ha’azinu: The power of ‘tzur’/flint

Jerusalem Post It is not surprising that flint became a metaphor for God, as flint is strong, flint instruments provided protection, and they were part of food preparation and the making of clothing. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-760041

Yom Kippur: Opportunity for forgiveness

Jerusalem Post People who can forgive those who have wronged them demonstrate a noble and humble soul. In doing so, they receive the appropriate treatment from God. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760040

If you’re trying to connect to God on Yom Kippur, here’s a prayer for you

Jerusalem Post Even as it creates this challenge, the liturgy provides a solution by offering a range of different modes of relating to God. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760205

‘Teshuva’: How can one atone for their sins and get God’s forgiveness?

Jerusalem Post While people should in fact do teshuva for all their sins, they should not be paralyzed by the enormity of the work that needs to be done. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760024

AI, pluralism and Israel: What North American rabbis spoke about in their High Holiday sermons

Jerusalem Post Excerpts from and links to sermons from across North America and the range of Jewish denominations. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-760196

Pope says impeding migrant rescues at sea is ‘gesture of hate’

Jerusalem Post According to the UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, about 178,500 migrants have come to Europe in the year to date via the Mediterranean, while about 2,500 died or went missing on the way. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-760190

Spiritual fasting: Can a diet impact spirituality?

Jerusalem Post Yom Kippur brings the holiday of fasting, but according to fasting guru Gabriel Cousens, doing so may help you on a spiritual level. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760019

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760141

‘Abraham’: A literary reading of the Bible’s famous story – review

Jerusalem Post In some circles, literary readings of the Bible are seen as controversial, but good literary analysis can enhance the Bible’s message about God and human beings. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-760032