The Greatest Cognitive Dissonance of My Life
“I firmly believe that president-elect Trump cannot be trusted with the safety and security of the Jewish community or Israel.”
Bibi Fires Defense Minister on Eve of Trump Comeback
Almost all of Gallant’s positions pose a threat to the stability of Netanyahu’s coalition.
Opinion | Is Elon Musk Antisemitic or Not? Either Way, He’s Dangerous.
The specter of Musk as a government “efficiency czar” should give you pause.
Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
“Before emancipation, Jews did best when there was a powerful ruler and a “court Jew,” often a physician or financier, whispering in his ear.”
Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
Examining the role that charisma, deception, scapegoating and even psychopathology might play in the way strongmen leaders attract a following and hold onto power.
Opinion | Bibi’s Cold Calculation
The sense of dread quickly turned into rage: Hamas may have murdered the hostages, but many in Israel believe that it was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who sacrificed them.
The Story of JVP, a Divisively Jewish Voice for Peace
JVP— which was founded by three friends in 1996—didn’t start off as explicitly anti-Zionist. Julia Caplan, one of the founders, says the fact that it does now reflects “a change in the political times.”
Six Days Without Waze
Moment’s editor-in-chief zigzagged around Israel asking Israelis across a wide spectrum to articulate their visions for the country’s future.
Talk of the Table | Hot Diggity Dog!
“He is the creature whose yells make night hideous, and whose wares make dreams that poison sleep,” began a Nashville newspaper’s 1886 characterization of the wienerwurst vendor.
In Berlin, Some Israeli Ex-Pats Organize Against Germany’s Support for Israel
Flaschenberg views his group as a “kosher certificate” for opinions that may be perceived as too critical or controversial in Germany.
Claudia Sheinbaum: Trailblazer or Mexico’s Next Puppet Leader?
Mexico’s president elect, Claudia Sheinbaum, has faced criticism for being hand-picked by current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Ask the Rabbis | Can You Be Disqualified From Being a Jew?
“To answer this question, we have to ask first what makes one a Jew.”