Prologue Journal

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

Evidence of smallpox in 16th century Peru uncovered in Incan children’s skeletal remains

Jerusalem Post The defects found on the bones of the two children highlight a devastating impact of European colonization. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-808515

First center for Israel studies opens in South Korea amid anti-Israel protests

Jerusalem Post Pro-Palestinians protestors unsuccessfully appealed to the heads of the university to sever all ties with Israel, starting with dismantling this new learning center https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807818

Educating tomorrow’s children: Three women certified as halachic leaders

Jerusalem Post RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Rabbanit Avigayil Unterberg Nouriel, Rabbanit Idit Mevorach-Shaag, and Rabbanit Hila Naor joined 19 others already certified by the institute out of Ohr Torah Stone (OTS). https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-808337

Discovery of oldest sea monster fossil in New Zealand sheds light on dawn of dinosaur age

Jerusalem Post Oldest polar sea dinosaur vertebra, 246 million years old, found in New Zealand challenges migration theories, shedding light on early Southern Hemisphere reptile presence. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-808289

Wreck of famed Shackleton’s last expedition ship ‘Quest’ found underwater off Canada’s coast

Jerusalem Post The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship, Quest, was found off Canada’s coast, 62 years after it vanished, using sonar scans by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-808225

The Maggid of Melbourne: Praying for peace

Jerusalem Post The prayer is a new composition in its own right. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-808042

Hidden messages: a novel way of reading Talmudic stories

Jerusalem Post The Talmud, edited around 1,500 years ago, contains rabbinic statements, discussions, and anecdotes from over three centuries. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-808036

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-808149

Parashat Shelach: Moses’ example of leadership

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-808038

Parashat Shelach: Moses’ example of leadership

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-808038