Prologue Journal

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

Jewish awakening in Tel Aviv: Freeing olim from Diaspora Judaism’s cage

Jerusalem Post Whether inching toward a more Orthodox lifestyle or stepping away from it, most Jewish immigrants in Tel Aviv have moved to the city with a consciousness around their Jewish identity. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-740031

Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time

Jerusalem Post In the past, women were allowed to attend the synods, a papal advisory body, as auditors but with no right to vote. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-741336

Discovery of human remains leads to new understandings of Native American presence – study

Jerusalem Post The remains are only the second to be found in Southeast Alaska, and genetic tests proved the person’s tribal relation. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-741281

Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle

Jerusalem Post The mummified adolescent was found in a “good state of conservation.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-740198

Rabbi Pinto speaks about R. Yeshaya of Kersetir’s Greatness on the anniversary of his passing

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-740132

Rabbi Pinto Explains: What is the Other Name of the Month of Iyar?

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-740005

First ever human depiction of lost Tartessos civilization uncovered in Spain

Jerusalem Post The Casas del Turuñuelo site is the best-preserved building on land in the western Mediterranean to date. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-740000

Independence Day: On Israel’s 75th year

Jerusalem Post I can say that Israel at 75 is in a better position than any of us dared to imagine for Israel at 100. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739822

Israel Independence Day: A Jewish spring

Jerusalem Post Taking the long view of Jewish history can help us navigate our current crisis and restore some of the luster of Jewish independence. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739823

Mysterious contents of sealed Egyptian coffins revealed after 2,000 years

Jerusalem Post A team of scientists used modern non-invasive techniques to take a peek into ancient boxes that are still unopened all these years later. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739946