Religion – Page 93 – Prologue Journal

Position for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi reopens as Rabbinical Committee withdraws candidate

Jerusalem Post The Rabbinical Committee withdraws Rabbi Meir Kahane as the Religious Zionist candidate for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi, reopening the race for the position. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-803950

Discovery of the century: 40,000-year-old mammoth bones found in Austrian wine cellar

Jerusalem Post The discovery may help researchers uncover how humans one hunted mammoths, despite the enormous size difference. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-803939

Ancient gold ring, 2,300 years old, discovered in City of David

Jerusalem Post “This is an unusual and deeply moving find, not one found every day,” the IAA stated in their announcement. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-803824

Tornadoes unleashed by divine forces: Kabbalah’s mystical take on nature’s fury

Jerusalem Post Storms and tornadoes are not merely physical occurrences but as expressions of spiritual energies and divine judgment. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-803745

Bonfires and a marathon of talks: Rabbi Yoel Pinto bringing light to Israel

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-803686

Parashat Behar: Who is the servant and who is the master?

Jerusalem Post The produce grown in shmita year is considered holy, and all agricultural activity – including plowing, planting, pruning, and harvesting – is forbidden. It is designated for consumption only. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/torah-portion/article-802375

In Egypt, a piece of Jewish pottery suggests a woman’s role that was stolen from history

Jerusalem Post Questions have risen over reports of women as priestesses in ancient times, and ancient artefacts give us a diverse picture of who could be a spiritual leader among ancient Israelites. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-802483

Church walls in Negev reveal depiction of 1,500-year-old contemporary ships

Jerusalem Post The excavations are part of a town’s expansion program for opening a new neighborhood for Rahat and suburban residents led by the Authority for Development and Settlement of the Bedouin in the Negev. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-802360

Rejoicing at the downfall of our enemies

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-802352

Jewish traditions shine on ‘Sesame Street’ through authentic representation

Jerusalem Post Jewish traditions are authentically represented in new “Sesame Street” episodes, thanks to Amanda Pogany’s consultation, showcasing diverse cultures and fostering belonging. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-802126