This Holiday Season, Our ‘Ask the Rabbis’ Editor Looks Back
With the High Holidays on the horizon—and with the current political climate in mind—we asked our “Ask the Rabbis” editor to reflect on some of her favorite pieces of rabbinical wisdom.
This Yom Kippur, an Alphabet of Transgressions
On the High Holy Days, we confess to offenses ranging from A for “arrogance” to Z for “zeal for bad causes.” The message is clear: We make mistakes beginning with every letter of the alphabet.
Our Readers’ Favorite Jewish Films
We asked our readers: What’s the best Jewish movie scene of all time?
Moment Giveaway—Bag of Books
We’re giving away a Moment tote bag filled with some of our favorite books.
Video | Letter From Whitefish
Since December 2016, the Jews of Whitefish, Montana have received hundreds of hateful, threatening messages. Our reporters checked in on the town six months later.
How Two Jewish Baseball Players Processed the 1972 Munich Massacre
They weren’t just Jews but Jewish athletes, going about their professional lives in a strange city, as the Israelis had been doing a day earlier.
What Did Americans Think About Jews in 1964?
The Anti-Defamation League has been asking people what they think of Jews for a long time.
Opinion | Why Netanyahu Barely Commented on Charlottesville
I’m not surprised that it took Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a full three days until he said anything about the events in Charlottesville. Or that, after three full days, he said, basically, nothing.
Tell Us: What’s Your Favorite Jewish Movie Scene?
In our latest symposium, we asked directors, actors and experts: What’s your favorite Jewish scene from a film? Now, we want to hear from you.
Leon Wieseltier on Charlottesville: ‘The Darkness Is Now in the Light’
Moment spoke with Leon Wieseltier about the events in Charlottesville, Jewish obligations in the face of prejudice and how to respond to the darker aspects of our collective past.
The Thermometer Interview: Karel Schwarzenberg
Spotlight: Czech Republic. Temperature: 70 degrees.
Emotional Ethnography: A Q&A with ‘Menashe’ Director Joshua Weinstein
Director Joshua Weinstein’s camerawork credits include The New York Times, PBS, several Coors Light commercials and a few documentaries. Menashe—which premiered at the Sundance Film...