Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Fast of the 17th of Tammuz: Times and customs

Jerusalem Post See fast start and end times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748996

Were there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?

Jerusalem Post A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748936

Canadian Anglican Church ratifies resolution for reconciliation with Jews

Jerusalem Post An Anglican church in Canada has moved to replace a prayer calling for the conversion of Jews with a prayer calling for reconciliation with the Jewish community. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-748906

Stone head, thought to be from Roman Emperor Caligula’s ship, found in Italian lake

Jerusalem Post Large ships constructed by Caligula were extracted from the lake in the 1930’s but were destroyed during World War II. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748857

UnitEd looking to revolutionize formal Jewish education with new digital platform

Jerusalem Post Hana Dorsman, CEO of UnitEd said that “education builds identity and is the secret of the connection of the Jewish people over the years.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748875

The three weeks: Rabbi Meir Eliyahu Pinto’s talk

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-748827

Ancient Mesoamerican sports equipment recovered by Mexican authorities

Jerusalem Post The Yoke, made of sedimentary stone, was carved during the Mesoamerican Classic period somewhere between 400-900 CE. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748725

Ancient rock engravings at Timna Park reveal insights into human cultures

Jerusalem Post The new ArchCUT3-D technology explores 3-D micromorphological characteristics of engravings with unprecedented precision, revealing new insights. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748551

British World War II planes discovered in Ukraine

Jerusalem Post In total, 3000 models of the plane had been sent to help the USSR fight off the Nazis from 1941 until 1944. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748497

Ex-nun sues Texas church after being fired for breaking vow of chastity

Jerusalem Post The former Catholic Nun is seeking 1 million USD after she was fired for having sexual interactions over the phone with a priest. https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-748405