Who Edited Hanukkah Out of the Bible?
Why are the Maccabees—the account of the Jewish insurrection celebrated at Hanukkah—included in the Christian Bible, but not the Hebrew one?
Moment Debate | In Embracing Hungary’s Orbán, Are American Conservatives Romancing an Antisemite?
Quite a few conservatives support Orbán.
Jewish Film Review | When Austrian Justice Fails
Thomas Roth tells the story of “law, justice and revenge” in Schächten – A Retribution, a post-war thriller.
Alabama Israelite: New York Transplant Seeks Seat in Alabama Legislature
Phillip Ensler hopes to build on the legacy of the civil rights movement as Alabama’s only Jewish state legislator.
Wisdom Project | Eileen Lavine
At 97, veteran journalist and Moment senior editor Eileen Lavine is still uplifted by gratitude, and uplifting others.
Where’s My Blockbuster King David TV Show?
From House of the Dragon to Lord of the Rings, everyone is looking for the next Game of Thrones. But one saga that has yet to be streamed is the epic story of King David.
Moment Debate | Are There Dangers in the Increase of Israel-Related Money in American Electoral Politics?
Will the involvement of Israel-related PACs end up magnifying small policy differences on Israel? Andy Levin and Josh Block weigh in.
Moment Nominated for ‘Religion Story of the Year’ and More
It’s the season for journalism awards, and we’re proud to announce that Moment is up for some exciting ones.
Book Review | Reviving Selihot, Judaism’s Midnight Prayer Service
Selihot, the pre-High Holidays service often held at midnight, has fallen on hard times recently. This new prayerbook aims to change that.
Why Antisemitism Flourishes in Election Season
The uptick in antisemitic incidents and comments in recent months has to do with the simple fact that this is an election season.
Moment Memoir | My Mother’s ‘Knippel’
Long story short: my father, Jack, controlled the money in my parents’ marriage. All of it.