Prologue Journal – Page 35559 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Security Force or Anti-Arab Militia? Israelis Feud Over Far-Right Plan

New York Times The far-right security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, wants to create a national guard that he would control, saying it is needed to guarantee Israel’s security. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/01/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-ben-gvir-national-guard.html

Researchers use 21st century methods to record 2,000 years of ancient graffiti in Egypt

Jerusalem Post This three-dimensional visualization will also make it possible for researchers to study the relationship between a figural graffito. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-736117

Inside Saudi Arabia’s Global Push for Nuclear Power

New York Times Despite qualms in Washington, Saudi officials have pressed the United States to help them develop nuclear power. But they are also exploring other options, including China. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/01/us/politics/saudi-arabia-nuclear-biden-administration.html

Israeli Police Fatally Shoot Arab Outside Jerusalem Holy Site

New York Times The man was shot dead early Saturday at the edge of the Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount. The circumstances of the killing were disputed and risked raising tensions during Ramadan. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/31/world/middleeast/aqsa-mosque-shooting-jerusalem.html

Be thankful for your personal, financial successes – opinion

Jerusalem Post A regular Korban Shlamim may be eaten over a two-day span. The thanksgiving-offering must be entirely finished the day that it is offered. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-736027

Your taxes: Understanding business and the Silicon Valley Bank fallout – opinion

Jerusalem Post Many businesses park their spare profits in real estate, so, what was this taxpayer doing that was so businesslike? https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/opinion/article-736026

Passover in Jerusalem: Holiday activities for the whole family

Jerusalem Post Now it’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Passover! https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735897

Passover: Why the Exodus resonates with Jews from Arab countries

Jerusalem Post At this year’s Seder, Jews with roots in Arab and Muslim countries might be reflecting, in spite of all the hardships, that the exodus was a blessing and a liberation from persecution. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-735809

Jewish atonement for the Temple’s destruction will come from kindness

Jerusalem Post As we approach the holiday that commemorates our birth as the Jewish people delivered by God out of slavery, it is imperative we find ways to unite. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-735914

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