Religion – Page 197 – Prologue Journal

Parashat Shmini: Our most important partnership with God

Jerusalem Post The connection the Talmud makes between the construction of the Tabernacle, a human event, and the creation of the universe, a godly event, is an association we want to further explore. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-739133

Nativ: Helping IDF lone soldiers become halachically Jewish

Jerusalem Post The “Magazine” sat down with four young IDF soldiers who opened up about their reasons for why they chose to undergo conversion to Judaism. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739107

Pilgrims flock to ancient Holy Land church as Palestinian congregation shrinks

Jerusalem Post Christians believe the cave, which used to serve as a Roman cistern, is where Jesus healed 10 lepers. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-739150

At Mexico’s Chichen Itza, archaeologists discover Mayan scoreboard

Jerusalem Post The circular piece, measuring just over 32 centimeters (12.6 inches) in diameter and weighing 40 kilos (88 lb), displays hieroglyphic writing surrounding two players standing next to a ball. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739037

Ancient Egyptian burials inform scientists on ancient climate – study

Jerusalem Post Wooden labels, placed with mummies, have provided scientists insight into the climate and trade of Roman-controlled ancient Egypt. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739015

Israel cancels Gaza Christians’ travel permits for Orthodox Easter – report

Jerusalem Post Amid recent tensions at the Gaza, Lebanon and Syria borders boiling over, Israel reportedly canceled travel permits for Gazan Christians for the upcoming feast. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-739003

Pope wants light shed on 40-year-old mystery of missing Vatican girl

Jerusalem Post The daughter of a Vatican usher whose family lived in the Vatican, Orlandi, then 15, failed to return home on June 22, 1983 following a music lesson in Rome. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-738996

The Idiot’s Guide to Passover

Jerusalem Post So what’s this holiday all about? Grab your Seder plate and burn your sourdough, it’s time to talk about Passover. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738931

Mimouna: Moroccan Jewry’s annual post-Passover jam-packed holiday

Jerusalem Post Often just an hour after Passover ends, Moroccan households host Mimouna, an open-house party that is most famous for mufleta, a Moroccan crepe spread with butter honey or jam. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738930

Passover’s crazy seventh night: An oft-unloved Jewish holiday – opinion

Jerusalem Post If the holidays were The Beatles, Shvi’i shel Pessah would be Ringo. If a nightly news show, it would be the weather report. If an American sports league, it would be the National Hockey League. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-738938