Prologue Journal

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

Is Jewish law more important than everything?

Jerusalem Post A 1907 collection of hassidic tales by Rabbi Yisrael Berger https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-813893

The Rabanit who fills halls: Only in unity will we win. There are no true differences between us

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-814243

The Halacha of sex and gender: The Jewish view on the Imane Khelif ‘controversy’

Jerusalem Post How Jewish law views sex and gender and tackles intersex, chromosomal, and hormonal issues. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-813833

Parashat Devarim: Allowing the mistake

Jerusalem Post God was not pleased with the people’s request to send spies to the land of Canaan, yet He consented to it. What can we learn from this? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-813892

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-814033

Rabbi Benjamin Segal on the ‘Book of Lamentations’

Jerusalem Post There are always those who believe that they can explain tragedy and encompass it in some positive overview. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-813849

Oct. 7, antisemitism, and Tisha B’Av

Jerusalem Post We now see, dramatically, that antisemitism was underground, waiting to erupt. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-813841

Deuteronomy’s power to save us From all suffering

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-813843

Fifth-century Persian gold coins unearthed in Turkey

Jerusalem Post A cache of fifth-century BC Persian gold coins was discovered in Notion, Turkey, revealing insights into ancient life and conflict. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-813816

Fears in the Jewish community: “The level of antisemitism will rise with the Axis of Evil.”

Jerusalem Post With antisemitism on the rise globally, Jewish communities are fearful. Rabbi Isayev says, “There is real concern among Jewish communities as Armenia and Iran strengthen ties in a massive arms deal.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-813716