Religion – Page 45 – Prologue Journal

Thoughts on Shavuot and the counting of the Omer

Jerusalem Post Torah is more than the Pentateuch – it’s an expression of the ‘mind of God’ https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-806099

Phylacteries were not colored black 2,000 years ago, new study reveals

Jerusalem Post Tefillin are small leather cases containing miniscule parchment scrolls inscribed with biblical verses. They are worn even today by observant Jews as part of their morning prayers. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-806176

How do modern Jewish historical moments relate with their Bible portions?

Jerusalem Post I find many apt connections between significant modern Jewish historical events and the Torah portions that are read during the week coinciding with their occurrence. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-805711

Majority of American Christians believe Israel’s right to biblical borders, survey finds

Jerusalem Post Overall, the survey, conducted by SurveyUSA revealed a strong alignment of religious beliefs with support for Israel among American Christians, particularly among evangelicals. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-805996

Yesod: An innovative Judaism course amid a new war against the Jews

Jerusalem Post The students have had a chance to study Jewish history with master teachers just as a new and frightening chapter in Jewish history is playing out in real time. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805733

‘Collected Essays’: Invaluable insight on medieval Jewish life

Jerusalem Post Soloveitchik’s contributions continue to illuminate the corridors of Jewish intellectual history, leaving an indelible mark on generations of scholars and readers alike. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805698

Gaza mosques to Jerusalem synagogues: A radical Islamist’s journey to Judaism

Jerusalem Post Almost nothing in the appearance of Yaron Avraham, a religious Jew, can provide any hint of his past life and horrible childhood experiences. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-805732

Shavuot: The beauty of the Jewish Torah, agricultural holiday

Jerusalem Post There are several underlying principles to Shavuot, from agriculture to the Torah. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-805704

Is the real Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia instead of Egypt?

Jerusalem Post There is virtually no evidence of human activity in the supposed Mount Sinai in Egypt. Is the real location for where God gave the Jews the Ten Commandments in Saudi Arabia? https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-805710

Tony Evans announces step back from ministry ‘due to sin’

Jerusalem Post Evans has also led several tours to Israel, inviting believers to experience the Holy Land firsthand. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-805859