Ultra-Orthodox Communities See Israel’s New Social Cohesion as a Threat
Recipes from a Quarantined Cook | Lentil Kale Tomato Stew
Moment will post a new recipe every day. Each recipe has been chosen for children 10 and over (under 10, please cook with a grownup!) and each will offer variations for dietary needs and palette. Every recipe will take less than 30 minutes to prepare and less than three hours to cook.
Jewish Objects Project Round-up
“I’m not materialistic, but I believe in the power of things to evoke people, places, days of one’s life.” These words inspired us to launch the Jewish Objects Project, where we asked Moment readers to share photos and stories of things that inspire meaning and memories of their own. Below is a collection of some of our favorites.
Beshert | This Isn’t What I Ordered
“I dreamed of certain outcomes. But it’s the ones I didn’t see coming that feel exactly right—beshert.”
COVID-19 Causes Israelis to Play by the Rules
Israel was one of the first countries to respond quickly and sternly to the pandemic. Internationally, it was one of the first countries to shut ourselves off from the rest of the world. Foreigners are almost completely forbidden from entering the country and there are almost no flights in or out. International conferences and gatherings have been cancelled.
Natan Sharansky’s Advice for Coronavirus Isolation
Sharansky, the refusnik who spent nine years in a Soviet prison, gives advice for those facing self-quarantine.
Will Coronavirus Bring Politics to a Standstill?
The nation is shutting down, its economy is grinding to a halt, but politics, so it seems, is still showing signs of vitality, perhaps even of growth.
10 Women You Need to Know This Women’s History Month
We constantly seek out and publish stories about powerful and inspiring women who work hard to create change and make an impact. This Women’s History Month, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites.
‘Haredi Women Will Slowly Gain Political Power’: An Interview with Estee Rieder-Indursky
Estee Rieder-Indursky is fighting for women’s rights in Haredi community.
Beshert | Two Husbands Later, True Love!
“Fred and I shared a love for skiing and hiking. We had the same values about family life; he took care of the children when I was busy with lectures and talk shows. He loved Miriam like his own daughter and ended up legally adopting her. He was a wonderful father to her and Joel—our son. We all miss him.”