Prologue Journal

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

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

Anticipation Grows Ahead of Rabbi Pinto’s Visit to Israel: Torah Lesson and Selichot in Ashdod

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820355

Pope Francis: ‘I stand with Rachel Goldberg-Polin during this time’

Jerusalem Post He called for the end of the conflict in Palestine and Israel to cease, the end of violence, and the end of hatred. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-820288

Ancient mystical Jewish text Shem Tov Bible Sells for $6.9 Million, set for public display

Jerusalem Post The Shem Tov Bible, an ornate Hebrew manuscript from 1312, sold for $6.9 million at Sotheby’s and will be publicly displayed. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820209

Jewish reggae star Matisyahu says that ‘antisemitism and morons’ won’t stop him

Jerusalem Post Jewish reggae star Matisyahu tells the New York Post about his thriving career and unwavering stance despite anti-Israel backlash, and concert cancellations. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-820111

A Brazilian Catholic family’s journey to Israel volunteering with ALUT during wartime

Jerusalem Post Despite initial fear, the family’s faith provided them with the strength to continue their work. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-819839

Rare archaeological stone seal uncovered in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post Seal discovery with Paleo-Hebrew script uncovered from the First Temple period during a recent excavation in Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-819809

Pope decries Gazan deaths, criticizes both US candidates aboard flight

Jerusalem Post The pontiff also expressed doubt that either Israel or Hamas, now at war for eleven months, were seeking to end the conflict. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-820028