Deb Kolodny: Recognizing a Climate Catastrophe
“We also need to talk about climate refugees … Because at this point, disaster isn’t just coming. Disaster is here.”
Adam Witkov: Saddened by the Lack of Jewish Support
It doesn’t shock me, but it saddens me that a lot of Jewish individuals who were donors or supporters of progressive causes are not extending similar recognition or support when Jews in Israel faced the aftermath of October 7.
Eva R. Cohen: A Lack of Empathy for Civilians on Both Sides
“I guess there’s a certain feeling of maybe a lack of empathy or a lack of appreciation for the gravity of [October 7]. It was an attack on civilians, and many are not drawing a clear moral line there.”
David Wolkinson: Prioritizing National Security
“I just can’t imagine that a presidential candidate [Trump] could think so foolishly about foreign policy.”
What Do Students Want? UK Antisemitism and More
Is London burning? Are students safe? And is the golden age of American Jews ending?
From 1975 | “Remembering,” by Elie Wiesel
“In those days and nights of destiny, the solitude of the Jewish people was matched only by God’s.” – Read this archived article by Elie Wiesel from 1975.
Am I The Schmuck?
Let’s face it: we’ve all had moments where somebody thinks we’re being a bit of a schmuck.
Audience & Antisemitism: February Round-Up
What did Ye say? Plus, Taylor Swift, Superbowl ads, campus conflicts and more.
From 2005 | Breaking the Barrier: A Look at All Peace Radio
A republication of the 2005 article “Breaking the Barrier” about an Israeli and Palestinian radio show—similar to modern peace efforts.
Q&A | The Israel-Hamas War: Updates and Analysis (Part 3) with Aaron David Miller
“I’m all for cessation of hostilities, but I would argue that it has to be tethered to a quid pro quo,” says Middle East Analyst Aaron David Miller.
Moment’s Top Stories of 2023
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.
From 2005 | Ask the Rabbis: Should Jewish Children Sing Christmas Carols
American society tries to sell us the idea that Christmas is not a religious holiday because its themes—gift giving, goodwill and peace on earth—are universal. But Christmas is fundamentally religious: It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the Christian messiah