Greenblatt’s Dire Warning at the Knesset
“For the first time, I witnessed a concerted recognition by Israeli leaders and stakeholders of the threats posed to diaspora Jewry due to rising antisemitism.”
Moment’s Top Stories of 2024
As we come to the end of this challenging year, Moment takes a look back at the stories that shaped the American Jewish conversation in 2023. From our coverage of Israeli democracy to American politics to the E-Street Band, here are Moment’s most-read stories 2023.
Belgium’s Jews Are Thinking of Moving Where?
Sharon S. Nazarian reports on antisemitism news as she travels the country and the world advocating for Jewish communities and combating prejudice and hate.
Debunked: 500-Year-Old Torah Scroll Found in Assad’s Residence
Video on social media incorrectly claims to show a 500-year-old Torah scroll found at former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s mansion.
Is Anyone Scarier than Elon Musk?
The specter of Musk as a government “efficiency czar” should give us all pause.
The Past, Present and Future of the Israel-Jordan Relationship
In a recent MomentLive! conversation, The Christian Science Monitor's Middle East correspondent Taylor Luck speaks with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein about the Israeli-Jordanian relationship. Luck...
The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: Key Takeaways
With organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah, that are political organizations but also undertake terror activities, it’s hard to kill an idea. But there are ways to make an idea less relevant, less potent.
Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?
“I haven’t been treated right, and you haven’t been treated right,” the presidential nominee told a gathering of Jewish donors.
JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End?
One participant even compared this election cycle to a roller coaster. But will the ride stop on Election Day, or are we in for more twists and turns?
Deborah Pardes: I’m Not a One Issue Voter
“I wish that we had a third party that could combine the heart of the Democratic Party with the grit of the Republican Party when it comes to this issue of protecting a minority like the Jewish people.”
Jaclyn Best: Will Kamala Change Policy on Israel?
“I definitely worry about a lot of talk and potentially not a lot of action, and I also know a majority of Congress keeps agreeing to send money and weapons over to Israel, even while condemning Israel’s actions.”
Josh Mandelbaum: Trump’s Negativity
“I continue to worry about the fundamental attacks on our institutions and how our democracy is run.”