Analysis | A Tale of Two Press Conferences
In one ambitious swoop, Trump shook up how some people would think about Gaza—and greatly expanded the range of topics to be covered in any negotiations.
Jewish Word | The Mizrahi Mosaic
For so many Jews, in Israel and around the globe, the word Mizrahi, much like the words Ashkenazi and Sephardi, is more than just a label.
Opinion | In Praise of Germany’s Flawed ‘Culture of Remembrance’
I hope I’m not being naïve in thinking that what these memory activists accomplished endures and their dedication still inspires.
The New Threats Facing South African Jews
Since October 7, actions taken by the government, including the normalization of openly hostile rhetoric against Israel and Zionists, has many wondering if there’s a future for Jews in the country.
Los Angeles Clergy Responds to Wildfires
Throughout all of this devastation, there has been an outpouring of support from Jewish communities across Los Angeles.
Interview | An Israeli-Yemeni Woman Embraces the Culture She Tried for Years to Avoid
“I wanted to tell the story of Yemeni Jewish women because I grew up with these really powerful strong women.”
In One Israeli Cab, the Whole Catastrophe
“This taxi represented most of the country. Which is, of course, the problem.”
The Holocaust Survivor Who Sang at Jimmy Carter’s Inauguration
No rabbi for President Carter. But he had someone whom no other president has ever included in an inauguration: a Jewish cantor.
Gaga: Jewish Pastime… and Sport of the Future?
What is Gaga?
If you ever attended a Jewish summer camp, community center, or Hebrew school, you probably have memories of Gaga (and I’m not talking...
Moment’s 2024 Books Gift Guide
Should you give books as holiday presents? Of course you should!
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.
Jewish Word | Is ‘Good for the Jews’…Good for the Jews?
The line remains in use, but its emotional underpinning has altered.