Prologue Journal

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

Parashat Beha’alotcha: Freedom comes with responsibility

Jerusalem Post A slave is not required to take responsibility for his actions, but a free man is required to be accountable for his actions, for those around him, for his future https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-807061

Oldest liquid wine found in 2000-year-old Roman burial in southern Spain

Jerusalem Post Before this discovery, the presumed oldest liquid wine was the ‘Speyer wine bottle’, which is thought to be about 1700 years old. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-807136

Fighting Anti-Semitism: Israel gets ready to help Jewish communities

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807058

How to bless others correctly so our blessings can come true

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-807006

Dancing with Dorothy: an olah spreads joy through dance

Jerusalem Post Eisdorfer would like to use her talents to help the many families displaced from their homes by the war. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-806101

Jews are in a moment of broken illusions, but we’re stronger than we think

Jerusalem Post Our Torah portions offer comfort, reminding us that the past was never perfect and that the gap between the real and ideal has been part of our DNA from time immemorial. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-806979

DMing my rabbi: Aish’s live chats see spike 300% post-Oct. 7, antisemitism surge

Jerusalem Post Aish.com, post-October 7, saw a 300% surge in live web chat use, aiding Jews worldwide to reconnect with their heritage amid rising antisemitism. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-806821

Christian leader dedicates award to memory of slain Israeli soldier

Jerusalem Post The award was presented to Stearns by CEO of Friends of Zion Museum, Daniel Voiczek, in recognition of his ceaseless efforts to strengthen understanding and amity between Israel and the Christians. https://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-806797

Rabbi Pinto on the situation: No one has a guarantee or should feel assured

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-806688

Dragons in Judaism and Kabbalah, ahead of ‘House of the Dragon’ season 2

Jerusalem Post Overcoming these “dragons” can be seen as part of one’s spiritual journey towards self-improvement and enlightenment. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-806632