Prologue Journal

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

Beyond the grave: nearly half of Americans communicate with the dead – poll

Jerusalem Post 44% of Americans reported having some interaction with deceased family members. https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-755953

240-million-year-old giant amphibian fossil receives new recognition

Jerusalem Post The creature inhabited fresh waters in, what is now known as, the Sydney Basin during the Triassic period. It likely fed on ancient fish like Cleithrolepis but little else is known. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-755812

Ancient fragments found, tells of Roman emperor Hadrian’s daily life

Jerusalem Post The fragments shed light of Hadrian’s trips to Africa and more. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-755810

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