Religion – Page 161 – Prologue Journal

Christian exodus from Israel? Ministry aims to solve visa crisis

Jerusalem Post Over the last 18 months, the Interior Ministry has ceased granting work or clergy visas to entities like ICEJ and similar groups. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-755788

Jewish life in York thrived after massacre, researchers show

Jerusalem Post The English city of York hosted an infamous antisemitic pogrom, but unknown to many, Jewish life thrived once again just 20 years later. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-755761

Detours for davening: When Minyan and maps collide

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-755699

Jewish groups back gun restrictions for domestic abusers in high-profile Supreme Court case

Jerusalem Post The faith groups argue that preventing convicted domestic abusers from accessing firearms is not only consistent with the Second Amendment, but also a matter of religious urgency. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-755662

5 Jewish facts about Guatemala’s new Hebrew-speaking president

Jerusalem Post Guatemala’s president-elect has a unique history with Jews and Israel. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-755658

Pompeii archaeologists discover find that throws light on life of slaves

Jerusalem Post Archaeologists at Pompeii found a bedroom they believe was used by slaves in the ancient city. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-755465

‘Chat with Jesus’ AI app lets users text with biblical figures

Jerusalem Post The app allows users to chat with a variety of figures from the Old and New Testaments. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-755407

Stella Maris’ monks shocked that the police are negotiating with Rabbi Berland

Jerusalem Post A letter signed by the abbot was sent to Commissioner Shabtai in which the monks implored him not to negotiate over their monastery and its surroundings. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-755335

Elul: Pushing us forward to a new reality in a new year – opinion

Jerusalem Post If we listen well to the sounds of the shofar in Elul, we will be able to earnestly immerse ourselves in the Days of Awe.  https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-755131

Our world is too complex; we need to keep things simple – opinion

Jerusalem Post As our religious identity matures through learning and experience, we mustn’t neglect the importance of simple values and simple truths, lived elegantly by simple people.  https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-755166