The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Explained
Israelis have responded with joy, relief, trepidation, rage and hope.
What Banned Book Changed Your Life?
“People are afraid of fiction that feels like fact.”
The Vanishing Antisemitism Taboo
Many years ago, as a young reporter, I had the arresting experience of watching in real time as a random group of people spontaneously enforced the American taboo against antisemitism.
Dana Bash’s Courage, Robert Siegel’s Call, Debra Katz’s Joyful Fight and More!
More than 300 people gathered in Washington, DC, for an inspirational evening celebrating trailblazers in journalism and democracy at Moment’s 2024 benefit and awards dinner.
No Room For Dissent in the Newsroom?
Some Jewish students, including reporters and editors, viewed post-October 7 coverage by campus newspapers as biased. Their concerns largely went unheard.
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.”