When Democracy Falls, We’re the First to Go: Black and Jewish Communities Under Trump 2.0 with Lillie J. Edwards, Rafal Pankowski, Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein

While Black and Jewish voters supported Trump in record numbers, many now recognize the threats these changes pose—especially to communities that have historically been the first targets under authoritarian regimes. What lessons can we draw from history? How have Black and Jewish communities resisted similar threats in the past? And what can we do now to prepare for what’s ahead?

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Finding the Political Center: Inspired by Joe Lieberman with Jonathan Gruber, Matthew Lieberman and Dan Freedman

A conversation about Senator Joe Lieberman’s life and political career, his resolve to find ways to work with others across the aisle, and what the future of democracy can look like if we find ways to come together, no matter our differences.

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Is it good for the Jews?

Is It Good for the Jews?! with Jesse Bernstein, Dan Kitrosser and Dan Freedman

Join Dan Freedman, along with Artistic Director of Philadelphia’s Theatre Ariel Jesse Bernstein and award-winning playwright Dan Kitrosser, as they explore the positive and negative implications of what it means to be “good for the Jews” today.

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“A Protective Presence” in the West Bank with Eli Katzoff and Sarah Breger

Watch “A Protective Presence,” hear from Rabbi Arik Ascherman about the current situation in the West Bank. Film Director Eli Katzoff and Moment Editor and Executive Producer Sarah Breger also answer questions about the making of the film.

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Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art thief

Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief with Jonathan Petropoulos, Hugo Macgregor, John S. Friedman and Diane M. Bolz

“Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief,” historian Jonathan Petropoulos investigates the life of German art dealer Bruno Lohse who helped the Nazis with their looting operation.

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The Israel Hamas War: Can Trump’s Gaza Plan Ever Work? with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel

Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller discusses President Donald Trump’s pronouncement that the United States should “take over” the Gaza Strip; the state of negotiations in Qatar to extend the ceasefire and release the remaining hostages; threats still posed from Iran; and updates on Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia.

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Combatting Holocaust Denial in the Muslim World with Mehnaz Afridi and Zainab Khan

Join Dr. Afridi, author of “Shoah Through Muslim Eyes,” to learn about her journey as a Pakistani-born Muslim studying the Holocaust, her role as a professor teaching students about the Holocaust and antisemitism and how this work can help heal Jewish-Muslim relations.

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It’s Complicated: Antisemitism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Yavilah McCoy, April Powers, Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been around for decades but only in recent years have they become a hot-button issue with many groups...

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