Cain And Abel School For Prophets: Prophets

Jewish Tradition Dept: For just 200 shekels, about $53, and in only 40 short classes, the Cain and Abel School for Prophets says it will certify anyone as a modern-day Jewish soothsayer, according to Montreal Gazette. On a religious level, Jewish tradition recognizes a few dozen prophets from the biblical era from the monumental figures of Abraham, Moses and Elijah to lesser known foretellers of doom and tormented questioners like Micah the Morashtite and Habakkuk. Tradition says no one can be a prophet ever since the Romans destroyed the second temple in Jerusalem in the year 70 and the era of prophecy can only be revived with the arrival of the Messiah and the temple's rebuilding. As one Talmudic phrase puts it, the only prophets now are children and fools and tEL AVIV, Israel - Instead of long beards and robes, they wear track suits and T-shirts. Their tablets are electronic, not hewn of stone, and they hold smartphones, not staffs. They may not look the part, but this ragtag group of Israelis is training to become the next generation of prophets. The school, which launched classes this month, has baffled critics, many of whom have dismissed it as a blasphemy or a fraud. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.