First Jewish Miss Wyoming Heading to National Stage
Hazel Homer-Wambeam hails from a small but mighty Jewish community in Laramie, Wyoming. With only 1,150 Jews in the whole Cowboy State and no synagogue...
Victories and Tensions in U.S. and Israeli Elections
Americans and Israelis went to the polls recently. Here’s how they’ll deal with the outcomes.
Book Review | Whose Biblical Law Is This, Anyway?
In The Book of Revolutions, Edward Feld explores the different political traditions that shaped the Torah as we know it today.
Wisdom Project | Martin Katz, 95
Born in New York, Katz is the “uncle” of the birth control pill which catalyzed the sexual revolution and an avid sculptor.
How We’re Responding to Twitter
On October 27, Elon Musk became the new CEO of Twitter. It does not seem to be going well.
Election Day 2022: Jewish Jokes Edition with Bill Novak
There are some days when you just need to laugh! Take a break from pundits and their predictions to savor the fine wine of Jewish jokes. William Novak, co-editor of The Big Book of Jewish Humor, hosts an hour of Jewish humor, including a few jokes you’ve never heard before.
Bibi’s Back: Quick Reactions from Four Moment Contributors
Moment reached out to three of our regular contributors to learn what the latest Israeli election results can teach us.
Jewish Film Review | When Austrian Justice Fails
Thomas Roth tells the story of “law, justice and revenge” in Schächten – A Retribution, a post-war thriller.
Beshert | From Cuppa to Chuppah
Now married 35 years, Betsy and Stuart met when she went to rent the apartment he was vacating. He appreciated her choice of hot beverage.
Kyiv Diary 11/4/22: Even Without Electricity, Kyiv Has Power
On Monday, Russian missiles damaged critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv, and at least 350,000 apartments lost power.
Alabama Israelite: New York Transplant Seeks Seat in Alabama Legislature
Phillip Ensler hopes to build on the legacy of the civil rights movement as Alabama’s only Jewish state legislator.
Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Jew? The Confluence of American Jewish Politics and Identity with Emily Tamkin and Dan Raviv
Should Jews be considered “Good Jews” or “Bad Jews” based on their level of observance of Jewish holidays or their feelings about Israel or their political stance? Emily Tamkin, author of the new book Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities, discusses how these terms have been weaponized against members of the community, what it means to be Jewish and the ever-changing American Jewish identity. In conversation with former CBS News correspondent and Moment contributor Dan Raviv.