Religion – Page 167 – Prologue Journal

Passover in Jerusalem: Holiday activities for the whole family

Jerusalem Post Now it’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Passover! https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735897

Passover: Why the Exodus resonates with Jews from Arab countries

Jerusalem Post At this year’s Seder, Jews with roots in Arab and Muslim countries might be reflecting, in spite of all the hardships, that the exodus was a blessing and a liberation from persecution. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735809

Jewish atonement for the Temple’s destruction will come from kindness

Jerusalem Post As we approach the holiday that commemorates our birth as the Jewish people delivered by God out of slavery, it is imperative we find ways to unite. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-735914

Passover: Trapped in freedom

Jerusalem Post Passover is perfectly suited for savoring the freedom we sometimes take for granted. In many ways, the modern world embodies the revolution of Passover. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735915

‘Ageing in Medieval Jewish Culture’: Embracing or fearing old age – review

Jerusalem Post Russ-Fishbane takes an interdisciplinary approach, analyzing poetry, legal documents, works of Halacha (Jewish law), and philosophical treatises. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-735917

Passover cleaning: Making ‘seder’ for life

Jerusalem Post Organizing for life requires a mindset different from that of organizing for the holidays. Here are some tips for organizing for life. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735907

Passover Seders of 1948: Noted celebrations 75 years ago

Jerusalem Post A look at dramatic and historic seders held in Israel in 1948, facing challenges of war and a shortage of food. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735909

How Jerusalem’s archaeology was changed by a German cuckoo clock mechanic

Jerusalem Post Schick’s legacy in Jerusalem is enormous. Few people have had such an impact on the face of one of the world’s most famous cities. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-735792

Pope Francis set to leave hospital, attend Easter service, Vatican says

Jerusalem Post The pope, who marked the 10th anniversary of his pontificate earlier this month, has suffered a number of ailments in recent years. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-736047

Temple Mount activists offer NIS 20,000 for Paschal lamb sacrifice

Jerusalem Post The Paschal lamb, also known as the Passover offering or sacrifice, was a ritualistic slaughtering of a lamb for the Passover holiday that was traditionally carried out at the Temple every year. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-736040