Religion – Page 33 – Prologue Journal

Greece returns Lydian coin hoard to Turkey under UNESCO agreement

Jerusalem Post The entire collection of coins is part of a coin “treasure” that was hidden in the late 5th or early 4th century BCE in Asia Minor. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834403

Can you rent the pyramids? Egyptian officials say ‘no’

Jerusalem Post In response to the controversy, Egyptian archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass stated, “There is no such thing as renting the Pyramid.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834401

Thousands of modern druids, tourists celebrate winter solstice at Stonehenge

Jerusalem Post As dawn approached, cheers and applause could be heard, and attendees applauded as the sun rose over the Neolithic monument. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834399

Stonehenge altar stone traced to northeast Scotland, revealing monument’s unifying purpose

Jerusalem Post Stonehenge may have been a monument uniting Britain’s peoples before it became a kingdom. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834397

Two Aphrodite statue fragments discovered at Pompeiopolis excavation

Jerusalem Post The discovery of the Aphrodite statues generated excitement among local officials and archaeologists. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834396

Children in pharaonic attire welcome visitors to Karnak’s winter solstice event

Jerusalem Post Thousands visited Luxor’s Karnak Temple to witness the sun align with its main axis, marking winter’s start on December 21. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-834394

The distinguished Azerbaijani Rabbi joins the global Jewish council

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-834420

New York street to be renamed after the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Jerusalem Post New York City Council approved renaming a section of Crown Heights’ President Street as “Lubavitcher Rebbe Way” to honor Rabbi Schneerson, who transformed the Chabad movement. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-834380

‘Uncovered’: Examining Halacha through a female lens

Jerusalem Post Each of its nine chapters includes source material from biblical verses, Talmudic discussions, and classical and contemporary responsa, in Hebrew/Aramaic and English, presented chronologically. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-834134

Hanukkah: Expanding light

Jerusalem Post Over the long centuries, the menorah’s candles have shone into the recesses of our souls, illuminating the darkest times with their radiant message of hope, endurance, and everlasting light. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-834139