Moment Editor Nadine Epstein on Jews and Genes
"There is no hiding from DNA research; it is one of the forces of our time."
-- Moment Magazine editor and published Nadine Epstein, quoted in...
Support for Obama Increases Among Israelis
Some 60 percent of Israelis have a favorable view of President Obama – up 6 points from last year. In addition, Israeli more Israelis think...
Matisyahu on Carlebach, Phish, and His New Album
Matisyahu, the reggae musician and ex-Hasid, gave an interview this week to Web2Carz, an online lifestyle magazine, in which he talks about shaving his head,...
My Name Is Asher Lev Grows Up
It’s always difficult translating books to the stage and I can only imagine the difficulty in adapting Chaim Potok’s novels—tomes that span decades and depict...
Livestock for Hanukkah
If you are still looking for an interesting Hanukkah gift this year, consider a goat.
Yes, a non-profit based in Arkansas is looking to combine concepts...
When Good Anxiety Goes Bad
Moment's 2012 Elephant in the Room Contest, in partnership with the Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety, asks readers to tell us how anxiety has...
The Holocaust Insurance Debate: A Compromise Plan
In response to our "Debate of the Moment" section, in which we interview Stuart Eizenstat and Samuel Dubbin about their views on how to handle...
Is Anxiety Jewish?
Do the Jews own anxiety? That's the question Daniel Smith asked in The New York Times earlier this year, looking at the long history of...
Stevie Wonder Cancels Appearance at IDF Fundraiser
Stevie Wonder has canceled his appearance at a pro-Israel gala to benefit IDF soldiers after the United Nations pressured the performer to withdraw, citing his...
The Anxiety Question
Moment's 2012 Elephant in the Room Contest, in partnership with the Andrew Kukes Foundation for Social Anxiety, asks readers to respond to the question: How has...
Jon Stewart is Old: Happy 50th Birthday!
Jon Stewart, host of The Daily Show and a pioneer in modern political satire, turned 50 yesterday.
Born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz to a Jewish family in...
Protest to Mark Three Years Since Alan Gross Arrested in Cuba
A protest Sunday in front of the Cuban Interests Section in Washington has been planned, in what organizers are calling a “stand in solidarity” to...