Religion – Page 165 – Prologue Journal

Has modernity taken the mystery, wonder away from life and God? – opinion

Jerusalem Post Science has deciphered too many of nature’s mysteries, thereby eliminating the awe we once felt at our vast, untamed world. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-753591

‘Segulot’: Why Jews believe in medicine over prayer, supersititon – opinion

Jerusalem Post The proper Jewish approach to healing is to utilize the remedies proven to be efficacious under the scientific method, while supplementing these natural efforts with prayers and good deeds. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-753589

Tu B’Av: How to strengthen relationships and hold on to love

Jerusalem Post What is the meaning of Tu B’Av for those who have been through that initial stage and come out the other side? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-753595

Parashat Ekev: The Land of Israel: Who’s worthy?

Jerusalem Post One of the dangers that Moses warns them about is arrogance. This warning also justifies the conquest of the land from its current inhabitants. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-753596

Parashat Ekev: True to the text, true to thyself

Jerusalem Post The Amidah intentionally opens with the biblical verse “The great, mighty and awesome God” (Deut 10:17), knowing the full tapestry of biblical and rabbinic insights woven into its words. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-753597

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post Find the Shabbat times for your area: https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-753686

Concerns grow over rising attacks against Christian sites in Israel

Jerusalem Post Dozens of incidents, ranging from spitting to vandalism to assault, have been committed by extremist Jews against Christians and their sites this year. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-753659

Gemstones have unique elemental compositions, can reveal ancient trade routes – study

Jerusalem Post The researchers analyzed gems from the Arabian-Nubian Shield and compared them with similar gems from around the globe to find unique characteristics of gems from the region. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753658

9,000-year-old necklace found in Jordanian child’s grave

Jerusalem Post The girl was buried in a fetal position, and with her, more than 2,500 beads, a double perforated stone pendant, and a delicately engraved mother-of-pearl ring were uncovered. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753603

Ancient flamingo egg found in Mexico during airport construction

Jerusalem Post It is the first discovery of its kind from the Phoenicopteridae flamingo family in the Americas and only the second in the world. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-753592