Iran Tests the U.S.-Israel Alliance
Iran’s April 13 attack on Israel will go down as one of the brightest moments of the American-Israeli alliance.
Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
By noon, less than three hours after the exchange began, Washington and Jerusalem were in full crisis mode.
Interview | Franklin Foer on the Golden Age of American Jews
“I realized I needed to dig in and understand exactly what’s happening in the country.“
Clocks Are Ticking on a Cease-Fire Deal
Moment contributor Nathan Guttman examines the most recent political takes from the Jewish world and beyond.
A Cooling: Jewish-Muslim Interfaith Work after October 7 and Gaza
URJ president emeritus Eric Yoffie considered contacting his Muslim contacts after October 7, but ultimately chose not to. “I pulled away,” he says.
Six Israeli/Palestinian Peace Projects Active Since October 7
A deeper dive into six Israeli and Palestinian peace projects which remain committed to creating lasting peace.
Can Pro-Israel Democrats Throw Biden a Lifeline?
Moment contributor Nathan Guttman examines the most recent political takes from the Jewish world and beyond.
On the Record | Which Israeli Politicians are Being Accused of Incitement of Genocide at the ICJ?
South Africa’s claim brought to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accused Israel of genocidal actions against Gaza. Read the quotes by notable Israeli politicians offered as evidence of incitement of genocide.
Court Issues New Ruling Over Chabad World Headquarters
The legal battles are inflected by religious differences about whether Schneerson was the—or a—Jewish messiah.
New French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is no Stranger to Prejudice
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Gabriel Attal as France’s new Prime Minister on January 9, 2024. This appointment comes at a time of unrest in France as antisemitism and Islamophobia have both risen since October 7.
Tu B’Shvat: A Birthday for the Trees
A new Gregorian year is upon us, and it’s a new year for the trees as well. Sometimes called “Jewish Earth Day,” the celebration of...
Who Will Lead the Priestesses?
On the evening of July 20, members of the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute found an unexpected email from Rabbi Jill Hammer and Taya Mâ Shere in their inboxes.