Prologue Journal

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

Fast of the 17th of Tammuz: Times and customs

Jerusalem Post See fast start and end times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-811520

Divine ethics: Torah’s code of conduct in warfare

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-811516

Sunny Isles Beach: a new Yeshiva opens in Rabbi Pinto’s Shuva Israel network

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-811402

Newly discovered biblical moat in Jerusalem reveals city’s ancient fortifications

Jerusalem Post A 3,500-year-old trench found in Jerusalem’s City of David reveals the city’s northern fortification, resolving a 150-year-old debate. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-811223

The mindset that set the stage for October 7

Jerusalem Post ‘Hamas is a multi-billion dollar terror machine. It has billions of dollars stashed in bank accounts throughout the world and millions in cash stolen from intentional aid’. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-811203

‘The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic’: Gila Fine’s fine book on women in the Talmud

Jerusalem Post Gila Fine’s The Madwoman in the Rabbi’s Attic reexamines Talmudic women, challenging stereotypes and offering fresh, scholarly perspectives on their roles and stories. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-810504

‘Jesus Risen’ statue to be put up in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post Monumental sculpture to be erected in the Old City’s Christian Quarter. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-809575

‘Making sense of God’ through Norman Solomon’s new book

Jerusalem Post Solomon’s aim is not to indoctrinate or convert but rather to provoke thought and stimulate discussion. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-810499

From Japan, with love: Japanese Christians donate ambulances to Israel

Jerusalem Post Tabata says that her trip to Israel – and meeting survivors of the October 7 massacre – will help her educate Japanese Christians, which will lead to more connections with Israel. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-809568

Israel Archaeological Proof: Bringing proof of ancient Jewish settlement in Israel

Jerusalem Post Newly updated website provides proof of Jewish settlement in Israel from the biblical period onward. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-810812