Religion – Page 172 – Prologue Journal

Pope approves Shanghai bishop as Vatican chides China for lack of consultation

Jerusalem Post The pope had decided to approve Shen “for the greater good” of the Shanghai diocese and because Shen was an “esteemed pastor.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-750165

Spain’s entombed ‘Ivory Lady’ reveals ancient female leadership – study

Jerusalem Post The tomb, excavated in 2008, was more impressive than any other known from the Iberian peninsula from the time. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-750159

Escaping North Korea: Harrowing tales of survival, strength

Jerusalem Post Christine: “North Korea is like Egypt before the Exodus – fleas, hail, pestilence, death. But I believe that God wants His people released. Like Pharoah, Kim Jong Un will let His people go.” https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-749900

Early humans wore sloth bones as jewellery – study

Jerusalem Post The study also found further evidence that people lived in central Brazil either during or before the end of the last ice age. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-750125

‘Dream Big, Laugh Often’: Biblical advice with playful, graphic art – review

Jerusalem Post Hanoch Piven is a great satirist. Now, he brings his lampooning skills to a book about the Bible. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749937

Tu Be’av: Celebrating the Jewish holiday of love

Jerusalem Post Tu Be’av, the 15th of the Hebrew month of Av, was a festival in ancient times dedicated to young Jewish men and women finding their mates, celebrated as a holiday of love. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-749918

Sacks Scholars program kicks off in 4-day Jerusalem retreat

Jerusalem Post The four-day retreat, June 27-July 1, served as the launching point for a year-long initiative to cultivate a network of Sacks-inspired scholars. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-749925

Parashat Matot-Masei: The power of daily learning

Jerusalem Post The agenda for daily Jewish learning touches the core of what it means to be a Jew, as well as a human being. In the finite act of study, we attempt to understand the infinite. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-749995

Parashat Matot-Masei: What anger does to us

Jerusalem Post How many disputes could have been resolved had people exercised restraint and not allowed anger to gain control over them? We can overcome anger, control it and manage it. Yes, we can. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-749992

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-750070