Religion – Page 53 – Prologue Journal

University protests: Empowering truth above popularity

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-799882

Mysterious ancient Roman object leaves archaeologists scratching their heads

Jerusalem Post The dodecahedron is one of only 130 found globally and it is considered “one of archaeology’s great enigmas.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-799740

Parashat Aharei Mot: Holiness of the family

Jerusalem Post Why does the prohibition of worshiping Molech – as severe and horrifying as it may be – appear in the list of prohibitions of forbidden relationships? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-799542

Discovery of mutilated corpses under Goering’s home in Nazi HQ in Poland, prompts investigation

Jerusalem Post The bodies were found beneath some pipes under the floorboards of Herman Goering’s house in the Wolf’s Lair, naked, without clothing or jewelry. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-799499

Postcards looted from Jews by German soldier returned by granddaughter 80 years later

Jerusalem Post Nine years after his death, when McCabe was 18, she inherited part of his proud stamp collection. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-799244

Israeli researchers map out timeline of ancient Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post Despite the reams of writings about Jerusalem, studying its Iron Age has proven challenging in terms of absolute chronology. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-799206

Disney’s Lion King: Is Mufasa Jewish? Parallels between Mufasa and Jewish scripture suggest he is

Jerusalem Post “The Lion King” echoes ancient Jewish tales through parallels with Joseph, Moses, and Jewish symbolism, enriching its narrative with Judeo-Christian elements and cultural resonance. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-799151

Unity from division: The lesson of God splitting the Red Sea and the Jews

Jerusalem Post When we learn the lesson of the Sea of Reeds to feel unity in our hearts, with all our differences, we can be more of the mind to “see” each other, be more forgiving, and able to focus on the good. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-798926

24 biblical, historical events that happened in the Hebrew month of Nissan

Jerusalem Post Of the 12 stones on the High Priest’s ephod (breastplate), the stone for Nissan is known as “nophech” and is identified with a turquoise or blue emerald. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-798938

Miracles do happen: A look at the biblical spitting of the Red Sea

Jerusalem Post The splitting of the Red Sea is central to Jewish identity, but as the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks asked, “In what sense was it a miracle?” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798920