Prologue Journal

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

Chabad on Campus in Israel: Lending a helping hand to students seeking their Jewish identity

Jerusalem Post A US-based nonprofit organization, INEXTG (Israel’s Next Generation), has created a similar organization in Israel. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-821003

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820992

Parshat Ki Tavo: Only unity will bring us bounty and Blessings in the promised land

Jerusalem Post As we get closer to October 7th, the eternal wisdom of the Torah on unity and national resilience resonates with renewed urgency and offers timely guidance for navigating our present challenges. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820878

LA and Jerusalem rabbis step in as battle rages over who should run German rabbinical schools

Jerusalem Post Germany’s rabbinical schools are being revitalized through a partnership with American and Israeli rabbis amid funding struggles and leadership controversies. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820801

At Madison Square Garden, an Ishay Ribo concert becomes a moment of Jewish awakening

Jerusalem Post Ishay Ribo’s concert at Madison Square Garden brought together thousands of Jews in a powerful expression of unity and spirituality amid recent grief and loss. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820778

In memory of Mrs. Cherna Moskowitz, of blessed memory

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820736

New Neanderthal lineage discovered in France

Jerusalem Post A discovery of an isolated gene of Neanderthal DNA in France could potentially explain extinction patterns. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-820330

Documentation: Rabbi Pinto strengthens the residents of sunny Isles Beach

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820659

Spacewalks and beyond: The Torah’s stance on risky adventures

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820657

Artist and physician Mark Podwal dies at 79

Jerusalem Post Mark Podwal, artist and physician, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues, and opinion pages, will be remembered by his many admirers. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820442