Prologue Journal

Passover: Trapped in freedom

Jerusalem Post Passover is perfectly suited for savoring the freedom we sometimes take for granted. In many ways, the modern world embodies the revolution of Passover. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735915

Oscar Pistorius, Olympian Convicted of Murder, Is Denied Parole

New York Times Mr. Pistorius, who has maintained that the killing was an accident and that he is remorseful, has served almost half of his 15-year sentence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/31/world/africa/oscar-pistorius-parole.html

As Israel’s Crises Pile Up, a Far-Right Minister Is a Common Thread

New York Times Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, is a longtime advocate of contentious plans to overhaul the judiciary. He has also exacerbated tensions with Palestinians and Israel’s allies. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/31/world/middleeast/israel-smotrich-protests.html

‘Ageing in Medieval Jewish Culture’: Embracing or fearing old age – review

Jerusalem Post Russ-Fishbane takes an interdisciplinary approach, analyzing poetry, legal documents, works of Halacha (Jewish law), and philosophical treatises. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-735917

Passover cleaning: Making ‘seder’ for life

Jerusalem Post Organizing for life requires a mindset different from that of organizing for the holidays. Here are some tips for organizing for life. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735907

Bodies of 8 Migrants Found in River Along U.S.-Canadian Border

New York Times The authorities were searching for more bodies in the St. Lawrence River of migrants believed to have been attempting to cross illegally into the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/31/world/americas/migrants-bodies-river-canada.html

Putin Allies Must Decide Whether to Host a Wanted Man

New York Times The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for President Vladimir V. Putin could thrust his allies into domestic and foreign legal disputes, experts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/31/world/europe/icc-putin-south-africa.html