Religion – Page 98 – Prologue Journal

Passover 2024: The Jewish experience and learned wisdom

Jerusalem Post As I was reminded over and again in my seminary studies, “The defining metaphor of the Jewish people is the Exodus from Egypt.” https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798686

Visiting pro-Israel Christian communities in the US amid Hamas war

Jerusalem Post Not only did I not take off my kippah and not experience antisemitism, but in fact my kippah became a lightning rod for visceral expressions of support for Israel and the Jewish people. https://www.jpost.com/christianworld/article-798634

The Kaplan Collection brings Passover to life

Jerusalem Post In 2024, a Jewish and secular leap year, I decided it was an opportunity to focus on a few of the Passover-related objects in their collection. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798685

Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

Jerusalem Post See Shabbat times for your area. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-798776

Shabbat Passover: Song of love, longing, and illumination

Jerusalem Post On this Sabbath, it is customary in many communities to read Shir Hashirim, the “Song of Songs” – the biblical love song composed by King Solomon. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798664

All Jews must be there for the yizkor prayer after October 7

Jerusalem Post Particularly this year, it’s crucial to ensure that the entire congregation is present for these commemorative prayers. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-798665

Laniado Hospital launches gourmet meals for Passover

Jerusalem Post The new menu, launched on the Passover Seder, features among among others, roast beef in wine sauce, confit carrots and mushrooms. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-798377

The story of Passover: Jewish-Roman wars and the power of friendship

Jerusalem Post The origins of the Haggadah are not clear, but the commandment to retell the Exodus comes from a strange night-long meeting of five sages. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798123

Passover: Universal lessons from the environment

Jerusalem Post What instruction does our shared environment teach us about creating healthier and more vibrant democracies derived from a communal understanding of freedom? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798082

Passover 2024: Five hidden gems of Israel to experience on Hol Hamoed

Jerusalem Post This list unveils five gems, scattered across Israel from north to south, offering unforgettable experiences for you and your family. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-798084