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The State of American Democracy: Post-Presidential 2024 Election Edition with E.J. Dionne and Robert Siegel
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Join us for a post-election conversation on the state of American democracy and its array of checks and balances, with E.J. Dionne, syndicated columnist for the Washington Post and Moment contributor Robert Siegel, former NPR host of All Things Considered.
The Power of Memory in Jewish Fiction —in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest with Richard Zimler
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A compelling conversation on how memory informs Jewish storytelling today with author Richard Zimler. In celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest
Behind the Velvet Curtain: Antisemitism in the Comedy World
“It’s very common, at least for me, to face antisemitism, especially in mainstream comedy spaces.”
What’s Holding Up the Antisemitism Awareness Act?
Who in Congress doesn’t think there’s a need to be aware of antisemitism and to fight it in every possible way?
Book Review | 1945 and Other Stories
Jewish themes are central to the fictional works of Gábor T. Szántó, whose latest book is “1945 and Other Stories.”
The Liberators of Mauthausen
Eugene Cohen, Benjamin Ferencz and Jack Nowitz were liberators, interpreters, investigators and prosecutors of Nazi war crimes.
A Wide-Open Conversation with David Amram, Musical Genius and Renaissance Man
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Composer David Amram has been playing music professionally for 74 years and the 94 year old has no plans of slowing down.
Gaza Protest Movement Has a Message for Hamas
“This war is redefining everything—resistance, leadership, the very meaning of solidarity. And Palestinians are starting to ask new questions.”
Hidden Agenda: Does Israel’s Right Wing Want to Ban Arab Parties?
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Dan Perry
It is a managed ethnocracy. And it won’t stop with Arab parties.
From the Newsletter | Abe Foxman and Howard Lutnick: One’s Confident, the Other’s Concerned
We can view this as a call to look outside ourselves and open ourselves up to the perspective of the “other” no matter how impossible that may seem.
The Holocaust in Serbia with Julie Brill and Amy E. Schwartz
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Join Julie Brill for a conversation about her father’s experience as a child during the Holocaust in Serbia, his family’s secrets, how he survived and the generational trauma passed down to her as a child of a survivor
Contentious Alliances and the Hostile State of Middle East Studies
The latest entry in Dispatches from the Front Lines of Antisemitism with Sharon S. Nazarian.
Eichmann in My Living Room
How secretly watching the 1961 trial of Adolf Eichmann helped a 9-year-old girl better understand her parents.
From Seder to Smoke: A Passover Night Turned Nightmare for Josh Shapiro
The immediate instinct of many, even before an initial investigation had been completed, was undoubtedly to point to an antisemitic motivation.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act Is Back
If passed, how will the Antisemitism Awareness Act be used to curb harassment of Jewish students?
Remembering the Holocaust After Eighty Years with Simon Schama, Hugo Macgregor and Robert Siegel
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A conversation with historian Sir Simon Schama about his new film “The Holocaust: 80 Years On.
MomentLive! Turns Five
Opinion | We Must Not Forsake Small Town Jewish Life
Rabbi Rachel Isaacs leads her congregation along with the Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College in Waterville, Maine.
The Conversation
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I simply cannot thank you enough for the extensive insights into the life, mind and writings of Viktor Frankl.
Poem | The Poem’s Journey
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Myra Sklarew
Remembering Myra Sklarew and her poem “The Poem’s Journey” which was published in Moment half a century ago.
Visual Moment | The Secret Life of an Art Deco Diva
“She always understood the power of an image.”
B’Ivrit | Was Netanyahu’s DC Visit Viewed as a Failure or Victory Lap?
Israeli media was divided on how Bibi fared in his meeting with Trump. Plus: IDF dissent and passover prices.
Will This Jewish Spaceman Point NASA Toward Mars?
Isaacman remains steadfast in his commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
The Life and Work of Maus Cartoonist Art Spiegelman with Philip Dolin and Jenifer Bardi
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A conversation about Art Spiegelman’s storied career as a cartoonist and editor.
Bibi Rushes to Washington, Leaves Empty-Handed
Warm relations are important, but with Trump, it’s all about interests.
Passover Memories in a Bite of Orange Cake
Although Sephardi Jews were expelled from southern Italy in 1541 , their reputation as citrus farmers lives on, especially at Ristorante Quinoa in Florence, Italy.
Book Review | Israel Doesn’t Fit Your Frameworks
Is it possible to be evenhanded in discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict or the Israeli-Hamas war?
Talk of the Table | This Passover, Try Inquisition Soup
The Inquisition tried to expose Crypto-Jews through their food—the dishes they prepared, the foods they avoided and food-related rituals.
Book Review | It’s All Happened Here
“Red Scare” doesn’t describe a country devoted to free speech and willing to fight for the right of others to express dissenting opinions.
Ask the Rabbis | Does Jewish Law Require that Hostages be Redeemed Regardless of Cost?
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“There is barely a mitzvah more urgent than the redemption of captives.”
A House in Exile: Fire, Memory and the Enduring Spirit of Villa Aurora
Villa Aurora is a record of German-Jewish exile, a refuge built by intellectuals fleeing Nazi Europe, and now a stark reminder of how fragile cultural memory can be.
Who Is Laura Loomer?
The Jewish self-described ‘white advocate’ and ‘proud Islamophobe’ just helped get six high-level security officials fired.
Missile Strikes, Hostages, Protests and More: Will the War in Gaza Ever End? with Nathan Guttman and Dan Raviv
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Join Nathan Guttman and Dan Raviv for insight and analysis of the Israel-Gaza war, hostage negotiations, protests against Benjamin Netanyahu and in Gaza, and more.
What Does it Mean to Be Pro-Israel in 2025?
What does it mean to be pro-Israel in 2025? It’s easier to think of some of the things it does not mean.
How Do Young American Jews Define Being Pro-Israel?
Having seen anti-Israel outrage up close, these twentysomething Jewish Americans express a mix of hope, grief and high expectations for the Jewish homeland.
From the Editor | Dinner with the 1947 Partition Plan
Plan in hand, Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein is struck that she is holding the origin document of the two-state solution.
Wisdom Project | Judith Viorst, 94, on ‘Making the Best of What’s Left’
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Pam Janis
Author Judith Viorst has spent nearly nine decades writing the 47 books for children and adults that stand on your bookshelves.
Did Geopolitics Poison Disney’s ‘Snow White’ Remake?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, what will be the biggest Disney live-action flop of them all?
What it means to be Jewish Today with Zibby Owens, Annabelle Gurwitch and Amy E. Schwartz
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Join Zibby Owens and writer and actor Annabelle Gurwitch for a conversation about resilience and humor, responding to antisemitism, and their book, On Being Jewish Now: Reflections from Authors and Advocates.
Opinion | The Rule of Lawlessness
The United States can no longer be regarded as a standard-bearer of the rule of law.
Opinion | Don’t Give an Inch to Israel’s Enemies
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Naomi Ragen
“In many ways, these events are a replay of the Holocaust.”
Opinion | Is Turkey Israel’s Next Big Problem?
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Ilan Berman
In the wake of Assad’s ouster, Israeli officials are nervously eyeing another potential challenge.
Opinion | What Did You Just Say to Me?
Civil confrontation is one of the most potent forms of political resistance.
Book Review | The Colorful Crew Who Unlocked the Past
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Robert Alter
“It is clearly not a flawless book, but it is definitely a good read.”
Moment Debate | Do Jews Have a Special Obligation to Hide Migrants or Refugees Who Are in Danger of Deportation?
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“Our texts not only command us to save lives but also have a very unique and robust moral commitment to refugees.”
The Long Shadow of Austria’s Nazi Past
Meet Abby Roth: Ben Shapiro’s ‘Classically’ Conservative Sister
She’s Ben Shapiro’s sister and a conservative commentator/Orthodox influencer promoting modesty and stay-at-home motherhood.
Bibi and Trump vs. the ‘Deep State’
It’s hard to ignore the parallels: two nations engaged in separate yet very similar struggles surrounding the future of their democratic systems.
DMV Jewish Organizations Stepping Up to Help Federal Employees
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Jacob Forman
The cuts are unprecedented, with huge numbers of individuals affected in ways they had not been in previous crises like COVID and government shutdowns. Now many Jewish community organizations are taking steps to help imperiled federal employees.
Israeli Authorities Uncover Exotic Animal Smuggling Ring
“Unfortunately, quite a few animals are smuggled into Israel and there is an extensive trade in them.”
The Israeli Hostages Who Forged Connections With Their Captors
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Ori Nir
“We have no choice but to figure out how to live here–even if not together–how to live here without killing each other.”
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
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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?
B’Ivrit | How Israeli Media Views Trump’s America
What do people in Israel know or hear about all this in the media? Very little.
Jewish March Madness
Jewish players and coaches to watch as NCAA March Madness begins!
The Woman at the Center of the Struggle for Israel’s Soul
Baharav-Miara shows no sign of bending, and her resistance has made her a formidable adversary for Netanyahu.
Wisdom Project | Shirley Goodman, 102, The Dancing Nana
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“You can’t be sad when you’re dancing to wonderful music.”
The Book of Esther in the Age of Rembrandt
The vitrines at The Jewish Museum exhibit are filled with objects that demonstrate the felicitous intersection of Dutch and Jewish culture.
U.S. Ends Nearly 30-Year-Long Silence, Talks to Hamas on Hostages
“Sitting down with leaders of a terror organization is no small deal.”
From the Newsletter | Crossing Predictable Fault Lines
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Sarah Breger
We can view this as a call to look outside ourselves and open ourselves up to the perspective of the “other” no matter how impossible that may seem.
Finding the Political Center: Inspired by Joe Lieberman with Jonathan Gruber, Matthew Lieberman and Dan Freedman
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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.
Interview | Rabbi Dalia Marx
“This book is my love letter to the Jewish people.”
“Next Time We’ll Come First,” Says AfD Leader
AfD gaining power in Germany, Australian nurses threatening Israeli patients and more.
Greenblatt’s Dire Warning at the Knesset
“For the first time, I witnessed a concerted recognition by Israeli leaders and stakeholders of the threats posed to diaspora Jewry due to rising antisemitism.”
Belgium’s Jews Are Thinking of Moving Where?
Sharon S. Nazarian reports on antisemitism news as she travels the country and the world advocating for Jewish communities and combating prejudice and hate.
Film Review | ‘Centered’: How Senator Joe Lieberman Did it His Way
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Dan Freedman
The new documentary “Centered” showcases the life and career of Senator Joe Lieberman, a supreme centrist who sang “My Way.”
Whether Iron or Golden, Israel Ready to Assist U.S. in Developing a Dome
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Dan Raviv
When President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “The Iron Dome for America,” it was recognized as a nod to the power of Israel’s homegrown, highly successful rocket defense system.
The Beautiful Why of Timothée Chalamet
“I was fascinated by their story which begins with immigrant great grandparents from Austria, Poland and Russia.”
Is It Good for the Jews?! with Jesse Bernstein, Dan Kitrosser and Dan Freedman
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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.
“A Protective Presence” | 24 Hours in the West Bank
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In this gripping short documentary, we follow Rabbi Arik Ascherman for 24 hours in the West Bank as he risks his own safety to protect Palestinian farmers and civilians.
Celebrities in Pins: Political Statement or Mere Performance?
Some criticize wearing the pins as lip service.
Greenblatt’s Dire Warning at the Knesset
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Moment
“For the first time, I witnessed a concerted recognition by Israeli leaders and stakeholders of the threats posed to diaspora Jewry due to rising antisemitism.”
“A Protective Presence” in the West Bank with Eli Katzoff and Sarah Breger
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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.
Does the Middle East Rest in the Hands of One Real-Estate Investor?
As Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Witkoff has gained an almost mythical reputation among U.S.-Israel relations watchers.
The Rise of the Jewish Heartthrob
Of course, every heartthrob is unique, and they each appeal to different fans in their own way, but overall, it has never been a better time to be a hot Jewish man in the public eye.
Emperors, Trolls and Pretenders to the Throne
Plunderer: The Life and Times of a Nazi Art Thief with Jonathan Petropoulos, Hugo Macgregor, John S. Friedman and Diane M. Bolz
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“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.
Interview | Tova Mirvis
“We Would Never” is inspired by a real 2014 murder, exploring how a family spirals into violence over custody.
Film Review | No Other Land
The documentary about the IDF’s forced evictions of Palestinian homes in the West Bank is up for an Oscar.
Vanishing Heritage: The Last Echoes of Tajikistan’s Jewish Community
“If we pass away, in five, ten years, there will be no more Jewish people here.”
Mahmoud Muna Launched His New Book At My House. Seven Days Later Israeli Police Arrested Him
Israelis and Palestinians once used to have “great conversations together. We don’t do that much anymore.”
The Israel Hamas War: Can Trump’s Gaza Plan Ever Work? with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
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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.
It’s Time to Talk about Kanye West’s Antisemitism Again
Is Kanye West’s outrageous, antisemitic behavior now just part of a cycle in which we call him out and then move on?
No Israeli Left Behind
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Israel’s latest hostage-prisoner deal with Hamas reignites debate over the ethical and security risks of such exchanges.
The Allure and Danger of the Strongman with Kati Marton and Jennifer Bardi
Hungarian-born author and journalist Kati Marton will discuss the enduring appeal of the strongman-style leadership and the dangers it entails.
Analysis | A Tale of Two Press Conferences
In one ambitious swoop, Trump shook up how some people would think about Gaza—and greatly expanded the range of topics to be covered in any negotiations.
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Excited Over Trump’s Plan for Gaza
The majority in Israel is fully on board with Trump’s plan, and the Israeli media is leading the way.
Live from New York, It’s the 10 Best Jewish Moments on SNL!
From Jacob the Bar Mitzvah Boy to Jewess Jeans, here are the best Jewish moments from five decades of Saturday Night Live.
Expanding the Canon Highlights Six Diverse Jewish Plays
“The New York Jewish experience is interesting, but tell me about the Colorado Jewish experience or the Ukrainian Jewish experience or the South Asian Jewish experience.”
Mixed Feelings: Jewish and Muslim Groups React to Trump’s Gaza Takeover Idea
President Trump’s Gaza takeover idea was heavily criticized by Muslim organizations, while reaction among American Jewish ones was mixed.
Remembering Marion Wiesel (1931-2025)
My father’s close relationship with Elie Wiesel filtered into my life in powerful ways, along with his loving mentorship of my future husband Menachem. But he always seemed so alone—until Marion.
First reactions to Trump’s Pronouncement about the Gaza Strip with Fania Oz-Salzberger and Sarah Breger
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Fania Oz-Salzberger shares her first reactions Rabout President Donald Trump’s pronouncement that the United States should “take over” the Gaza Strip.
In Memorium: Marion Wiesel, 1931-2025
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Moment Staff
“Marion Wiesel was a true force of nature, determined to change the world for the better,” says Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein.
Combatting Holocaust Denial in the Muslim World with Mehnaz Afridi and Zainab Khan
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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.
The Conversation
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What makes Moment so special is the incredible people who are part of the Moment community.
Ask the Rabbis | Are There War Crimes According to Jewish Thought, And If So, What Are They?
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Where a path exists to preserve innocent life without compromising necessary military objectives, Jewish tradition urges us to take it.
Bibi’s Back in Town
A deal requires both sides to give up something.
In Russia, Different Words, Same Antisemitic Tune
As the situation in Russia and Ukraine evolves, data on the morphing of antisemitism in the region can be lifesaving.
A Wide-Open Conversation with Jonah Platt and Joe Alterman
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Join Jonah Platt for a wide-open conversation about growing up Jewish and the influence it has had on his career,
Wisdom Project | Frida Jacobson, 91, “Fight for What You Want in Life”
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“When people speak out, something good can be done.”
Hitler’s Enablers Included Conservative German Jews
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History is replete with examples of people naïvely voting against their interests or loving a leader who doesn’t love them back.
Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz with Alex Bruner, Susan Rubin Suleiman and Amy E. Schwartz
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A horrific account of Auschwitz and other camps by journalist Jozsef Debreczeni.
Moment Debate | Should There Be Broad Limits on Teen Social Media Use?
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We’ve clamped down on their freedom in the physical world but given them free rein in the virtual world.
Jewish Word | The Mizrahi Mosaic
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For so many Jews, in Israel and around the globe, the word Mizrahi, much like the words Ashkenazi and Sephardi, is more than just a label.
Talk of the Table | Soups that Bridge Time and Place
Jewish food has always been a mix of tradition and adaptation, shaped by the laws of kashrut, Shabbat practices and the ingredients available in the regions where Jewish communities settled.
Opinion | In Praise of Germany’s Flawed ‘Culture of Remembrance’
I hope I’m not being naïve in thinking that what these memory activists accomplished endures and their dedication still inspires.
In Search of the Meaning of Viktor Frankl
Most people will never know Viktor Frankl as anything other than the inspiring author of Man’s Search for Meaning.
Jewish Word | The Jewfro Grows Up and Out
The stereotype of “Jewish” hair is rooted in a history of racial pseudoscience, radical self-empowerment and comic self-deprecation.
The New Threats Facing South African Jews
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Since October 7, actions taken by the government, including the normalization of openly hostile rhetoric against Israel and Zionists, has many wondering if there’s a future for Jews in the country.
Do Clowns Have the Power to Heal?
Medical clowns have long been a fixture in Israeli hospitals. New research shows they do more than entertain—they can help accelerate recovery in ways traditional treatments can’t.
From the Editor | Riding the River of Tumult
In Moment’s pages, the internal debates and external challenges of the Jewish people, and of the wider world, are reflected.
Book Review | A Language Forged in Fire
The novel brings overdue attention to the fate of the Yiddish language in the Holocaust, seeing it as a victim in its own right.
Book Review | A Tale of Dueling Abrahams
Julius’s story tells us what Jews have made of Abraham.
Book Review | Jews at the End of the World
Families, cities and planets are “atomized,” seemingly beyond redemption, in this hellscape of a novel.
Making Sense of Trump 2.0
It’s a Washington phenomenon that never ceases to amaze: In the course of one day, the nation’s ruling political landscape changes.
It’s Complicated: Antisemitism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Yavilah McCoy, April Powers, Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein
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Antisemitism: Dispatches from the Front Lines with Sharon S. Nazarian – January 2025
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Sharon Nazarian shares what she is hearing and seeing with regard to antisemitism from the front lines.
Hope and Rage: Bringing the Hostages Home and the Future of the Israel-Hamas War with Eetta Prince-Gibson and Sarah Breger
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What exactly did Israel and Hamas agree to and how likely is the ceasefire to hold? What does this deal mean for the safety and security of Israel and is the end of the war in sight? Why are some Israelis not supportive of the deal? And what about the remaining hostages? In conversation with Moment Israel Editor Eetta Prince-Gibson and Editor Sarah Breger.
Opinion | When Your Enemy Is a Friend to Democracy
We need to learn to take our heroes where we find them.
Opinion | The Strength of the Heartbroken
A visit with kibbutzniks from the Gaza border restores faith in Jewish continuity.
Los Angeles Clergy Responds to Wildfires
Throughout all of this devastation, there has been an outpouring of support from Jewish communities across Los Angeles.
Opinion | A Second Act for Trump and Israel
In his first term, Donald Trump achieved in the Middle East something that few presidents before him could match: the Abraham Accords.
Poem | Ellipsis, Genesis
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Joanna Chen
Opinion | Are the Abraham Accords Coming Back to Life?
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Over the past year, Israel’s war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip has fundamentally upended the Jewish state’s regional relationships—and brought down the curtain, at least temporarily, on Jerusalem’s previously vibrant ties to the countries of the Abraham Accords.
Visual Moment | All Eyes on Kafka
Three concurrent exhibitions—in New York, Israel and Germany—mark the centennial of Kafka’s death and celebrate his art.
Wildfires and Wild Accusations: Blaming Israel for the LA Fires
As people in Los Angeles County hope for the dangerous Santa Ana winds to subside, some critics of Israel are fanning antisemitic flames.
The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Explained
Israelis have responded with joy, relief, trepidation, rage and hope.
Imam on a Mission to Reclaim Islam from Conformity and Extremism with Mohamad Jebara and Robert Siegel
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A conversation about Mohamad Jebara’s reclamation of the traditional interpretation of the history of Islam and sacred texts that could lead to a more dynamic and pluralistic Muslim world.
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media’s Muted Response to Trump’s “ReTruth”
While the story of Trump sharing Sachs’s anti-Bibi diatribe was reported in Israel, it didn’t make major headlines.
Past Presidents, Jewish Precedents: Inaugurations and the Jewish Electorate
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Sienna Drew
Interview | An Israeli-Yemeni Woman Embraces the Culture She Tried for Years to Avoid
“I wanted to tell the story of Yemeni Jewish women because I grew up with these really powerful strong women.”
In One Israeli Cab, the Whole Catastrophe
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“This taxi represented most of the country. Which is, of course, the problem.”
Remembering Joan Scheuer (1921-2024)
Joan Scheuer died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 103. She was the inspiration for Moment’s Wisdom Project and a member of the magazine’s advisory board.
The Holocaust Survivor Who Sang at Jimmy Carter’s Inauguration
No rabbi for President Carter. But he had someone whom no other president has ever included in an inauguration: a Jewish cantor.
Gaga: Jewish Pastime… and Sport of the Future?
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For Some JPVP Participants, the Beat Goes On
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For our JPVP participants and everybody else (regardless of who you voted for), the answer post-election is clear: “Let’s Twist Again”!
A Rapidly Changing Middle East with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
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Join Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller for a conversation about how the new administration might handle the challenges—and opportunities—for peace in the Middle East.
Film Review | The Brutalist
The Brutalist grapples with the dysfunctional marriage of art, class and commerce in an enormous swing of a movie.
Getting to Know Trump’s Middle East Team
With three weeks to go until Donald Trump’s inauguration, here’s a quick look at some of the key figures who will shape his future administration’s policies toward Israel and the Middle East.
Why Jews Need to Rethink Our Criticisms of Jimmy Carter
“It has never been quite clear to me why Carter arouses such an antipathetic response among American Jews,” Leonard “Leibel” Fein wrote after interviewing Jimmy Carter in 1984.
Wisdom Project | Eileen Greene, 95, “Positivity Can Change Your Life”
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“It is never too late, except when it is.”
Moment’s 2024 Books Gift Guide
Should you give books as holiday presents? Of course you should!
Moment’s Top Stories of 2024
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As we come to the end of this challenging year, Moment takes a look back at the stories that shaped the American Jewish conversation in 2023. From our coverage of Israeli democracy to American politics to the E-Street Band, here are Moment’s most-read stories 2023.
Belgium’s Jews Are Thinking of Moving Where?
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Sharon S. Nazarian reports on antisemitism news as she travels the country and the world advocating for Jewish communities and combating prejudice and hate.
Is Biden the Last Democratic Zionist President?
Biden added another staple to his Jewish speeches: “I’m a Zionist.”
Responsive TEST
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Erica Cash
Opinion | Bibi on Trial or on Stage?
It remains to be seen if the trial against Netanyahu will continue to divide the Israeli public and undermine its belief in Israel’s legal system.
What I Learned from Teaching Black Literature
In the late 1960s, Jewish professor Michael Krasny stepped in to teach Black Literature at San Francisco State University.
Q&A | Peter Wertheim on Antisemitism in Australia
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“I think in the general Australian community now, there is a very clear sentiment emerging against the importation of the hatreds and the violent emotions of the any conflict overseas into Australia.”
Interview | What Assad’s Fall Means for Syria and the Greater Middle East
Ilan Berman and Nadine Epstein share aluable insights into the complex and rapidly evolving situation in Syria.
A Deep Dive into the Fall of al-Assad and the Implications for the Middle East with Ilan Berman and Nadine Epstein
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After 50 years of family rule, including 13 years of civil war, the people of Syria are celebrating, for now. What happened and how did it happen so quickly? What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS)—the rebel group that may emerge as the ruling party, who is its leader, Abu Mohammed al-Julani and will they be good for the Syrian people? What role did Israel play and what are the implications for the geopolitics of the region?
From the Newsletter | Reporting on Antisemitism Is Not ‘Opinion’
The professor told her that she needed to provide proof that she was Jewish.
Flavius Josephus, Lion Feuchtwanger and the Eternal Struggle with History
A USC exhibit pairs Flavius Josephs, the first-century chronicler of a doomed Jewish revolt, with Lion Feuchtwanger, the 20th-century German-Jewish novelist who fled Nazi persecution.
test An Imam on a Mission to Reclaim Islam from Conformity and Extremism Mohamad Jebara and Robert Siegel
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Amichai Lau-Lavie and Sandi DuBowski are in conversation with Lau-Lavie’s longtime friend, journalist and writer Aimee Ginsburg Bikel, author of Theodore Bikel’s The City of Light, about the Sabbath Queen and what it means to be in the “messy middle.”
How can Jewish communities–and Judaism–thrive in our tumultuous age? with Andrés Spokoiny and Nadine Epstein
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Andrés Spokoiny and Nadine Epstein discuss what Spokoiny calls “hyper-empowered” individuals seeking new ways to connect and come together, and discuss what Jewish leaders must do to ensure a Jewish future.
Debunked: 500-Year-Old Torah Scroll Found in Assad’s Residence
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Video on social media incorrectly claims to show a 500-year-old Torah scroll found at former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad’s mansion.
With Assad’s Fall, Have Chances Risen for Hostage Release from Gaza?
Each leader has his own legacy in mind and his own explanation of this dramatic moment in the Middle East’s history.
Chrismukkah: As Defined by a Jew Who Celebrates
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Book Review | The Failure of Aryan Physics
The spiraling arms race of the Cold War was thus set off by the bomb that German physicists recognized was beyond their reach.
The Conversation
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“The fall issue of Moment was a treasure trove of just how Jewish Americans might negotiate the impending governmental challenges at home and abroad.”
Talk of the Table | When Is a Latke Not a Latke?
“When people make changes to latkes, be it with ingredients or toppings, they shouldn’t be hesitant.”
Interview | Yair Golan on the Detriments of Israeli Tribalism
Once again, we face the challenge of creating one nation.
Left on Tenth with Delia Ephron and Amy E. Schwartz
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Delia Ephron, author of Left on Tenth is in conversation with Amy E. Schwartz.
Interview | Manuel Trajtenberg on Israel’s Future
I have a deep faith that the situation will improve.
Book Review | A Rebbe with a Fiddle and No Followers
“There is much to be charmed by in this novel and even more to learn from it.”
Opinion | Netanyahu vs. the “Deep State”
Netanyahu’s praise for Feldstein show that he will reward loyalty to him, even at the expense of loyalty to the rule of law.
Sabbath Queen with Amichai Lau Lavie, Sandi DuBowski and Aimee Ginsburg Bikel
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Amichai Lau-Lavie and Sandi DuBowski are in conversation with Lau-Lavie’s longtime friend, journalist and writer Aimee Ginsburg Bikel, author of Theodore Bikel’s The City of Light, about the Sabbath Queen and what it means to be in the “messy middle.”
Wisdom Project | For Larry Schlesinger, 103, Education Is Paramount
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Maybe you can’t control events, but at least you’ll have some vision about what’s going on.
B’Ivrit | A Surprisingly Cool Reception in the Israeli Media to the Lebanon Cease-Fire Deal
Press coverage was peppered with skepticism and suspicion.
Why Is Turkey Harboring Hamas?
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But why Turkey—an actual NATO member—is offering succor to Hamas and other Iranian interests, both rhetorically and now materially, is a whole other question.
Ask the Rabbis | Is Cremation Still Off Limits For Jews?
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“The idea that people should own up to the finality of death is one that rejects the eternity of the soul.”
Bernie Forces Democrats to Take a Stand
Here too, everyone had something to count as a win.
The Vanishing Antisemitism Taboo
Many years ago, as a young reporter, I had the arresting experience of watching in real time as a random group of people spontaneously enforced the American taboo against antisemitism.
Safeguarding American Journalism & Democracy with Dana Bash, Robert Siegel, Debra Katz, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Nadine Epstein, Leah Siegel and Nina Totenberg
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Moment’s 2024 benefit and awards dinner celebrates trailblazers in journalism and democracy.
Eleanor Holmes Norton: Make DC a State
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Raskin extolled Eleanor Holmes Norton’s work in getting passed a D.C. statehood bill in the 117th congress.
CNN’s Dana Bash Speaks About Her Personal Experience with Antisemitism
“Isn’t the whole point trying to leave the world a better place?”
Robert Siegel’s Call to Journalists
“I’m a journalist and I’m a Jew… And so I entered into Jewish journalism.”
Opinion | What I Learned at Stanford
Dana Bash’s Courage, Robert Siegel’s Call, Debra Katz’s Joyful Fight and More!
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More than 300 people gathered in Washington, DC, for an inspirational evening celebrating trailblazers in journalism and democracy at Moment’s 2024 benefit and awards dinner.
Debra Katz Will Not Suffer Bullies
Living a Deeply Creative Life with Peter Himmelman and Nadine Epstein
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Peter Himmelman and Nadine Epstein discuss music, art and writing; how creativity is at the core of everything we do; creativity as a path to faith and the influence Judaism has had on that path.
Sponsored Content | A Conversation with Dean Bell
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“We are going to continue to engage in deep academic Jewish studies that move us forward.”
My Grandmother, A Zionist Who Died as She Lived
It was a bonding experience, both sweet and sad, like all loss.
Why Do Campus Protesters Want to #DropHillel?
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“Drop Hillel” states its goals as exposing Hillel as being explicitly Zionists, building alternative, non-Zionist campus organizations and delegitimizing Hillel as an authority on antisemitism.
No Room For Dissent in the Newsroom?
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Tom Gjelten
Some Jewish students, including reporters and editors, viewed post-October 7 coverage by campus newspapers as biased. Their concerns largely went unheard.
From the Editor | The Sky Isn’t Falling, but Taboos Are
The world is more complex to think our way through today than at any previous time in human history.
Moment Debate | Should There Be Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices?
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“A great many justices have done their most important, historically significant work toward the end of a long career on the court.”
Daughters of Abraham: How an Israeli-American and Palestinian-American are Bridging the Divide since October 7 with Nada Higuera, Heidi Basch-Harod, Zainab Khan and Sarah Breger
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A discussion about what it means to listen to one another through uncomfortable conversations, how to create empathy in an ever-polarizing world, and how personal connections can begin to bridge seemingly insurmountable divides.
Is Anyone Scarier than Elon Musk?
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The specter of Musk as a government “efficiency czar” should give us all pause.
Opinion | The Tyranny of Unity
“For young Americans generally, dogma does not sell.”
Opinion | ‘Godly Laws’ for Transgender Kids
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Sarah Posner
“Regrettably, this court is more inclined to their view than to a jurisprudence protecting everyone’s freedom.”
Opinion Interview | The Miracle of Jordan
“Jordan has always played the role of being the moderate middle of the Arab world.”
Poem | The Findings of Yitzhak
“I find it difficult to understand, wrote Yitzhak, why the sun is greater than the moon.”
Opinion | Searching for a Shul in Lisbon
“Travel is enriched when you connect with local Jewish life.”
Jewish Word | Is ‘Good for the Jews’…Good for the Jews?
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The line remains in use, but its emotional underpinning has altered.
The Greatest Cognitive Dissonance of My Life
“I firmly believe that president-elect Trump cannot be trusted with the safety and security of the Jewish community or Israel.”
So What Happens Next?
If you’re a regular person who just wants the bottom line, you’ll take a broader look at the polls and find that nothing has changed.
Jewish Life in a Democracy: Lessons in Confronting Antisemitism with Hayley Finn, Lauren Strauss and Amy E. Schwartz
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Join Theater J Artistic Director Hayley Finn and Jewish historian Lauren Strauss, Senior Professorial Lecturer at American University, for a discussion of the probing—and timely—questions raised about safety, assimilation and the status of Jewish life in a democracy.
Visual Moment | New Angles on a Sacred Land
“It came to me that a view of Israel through his unique lens would capture the people and land in a fresh, moving, artistic and informative manner.”
Bibi Fires Defense Minister on Eve of Trump Comeback
Almost all of Gallant’s positions pose a threat to the stability of Netanyahu’s coalition.
From the Newsletter | Exit Polls Hint at Trump Gains with Jewish Voters
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“In addition to Trump’s historic success among Hispanic voters, early indicators suggest he made major inroads with Jewish voters in 2024 as well.”
The Center is a Radical Place to Be with Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein
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Debbie Sann
The Center Is a Radical Place to Be with Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein
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Poetry | Undergrowth, by Sara Camhaji
In Sara Camhaji’s poems, the speaker’s worldview encompasses the plants’ power and authority over human ways.
B’Ivrit | U.S. Elections? Israelis Have it All Figured Out
U.S. elections are big news across the world. It’s hard to think of any nation that won’t be impacted by the outcome.
Film Review | A Real Pain
What if wounds don’t heal as much as they transform and re-shape as they pass down through the generations?
Opinion | Is Anyone Scarier than Elon Musk?
The danger of him having more power goes well beyond antisemitism.
Interview | Ira M. Sheskin Surveys Jewish Voters
I do wonder how these Jews think that voting for the person who emboldened the antisemites is going to bring down the level of antisemitism.
It Takes Two to Torah with Abigail Pogrebin, Dov Linzer and Letty Cottin Pogrebin
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What happens when a renowned Torah and Talmud expert and a rigorous journalist and “relatable every-Jew in America” sit down and discuss the Torah? They write a book to help others engage with the Five Books of Moses.
Approaching the Finish Line
Will Trump end the war? And how does that fit in with his promise to give Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a free hand in conducting the conflict?
Five Jewish Horror Movies to Watch at Halloween
Each of these Jewish horror movies have some aspect of Jewish history or Jewish religion at their core. Check them out!
A Charming Children’s Book Emerges From the Devastation of October 7
“Nothing is by the book in this story.”
From the Newsletter | The Strongman in America
“The framers of the U.S. Constitution were definitely worried about an authoritarian president. And I think they were really worried about demagogues, who are a bit like strongmen,” says Eric Posner, author of ‘The Demagogue’s Playbook.’
A Wide Open Conversation with Senator Ben Cardin
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Join Senator Cardin for a wide-open conversation about growing up Jewish in Baltimore, his career in politics, the current rise in both antisemitism and anti-Zionism, his firm stance in supporting Israel and the work he has done to help bring the hostages home, as well as his thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead with the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
Jewish Word | Mazel Tov! A Toast to Astrology?
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Wishing someone “mazel tov” acknowledges that they’re experiencing a significant life event at a fortunate time, when the stars are aligned.
The Past, Present and Future of the Israel-Jordan Relationship
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Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round: The Little-Known Story of a Segregated Amusement Park with Ilana Trachtman and Dan Freedman
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Ilana Trachtman talks about the protests at a segregated amusement park early in the Civil Rights Movement and how she was able to share this forgotten story.
Interview | Ghaith al-Omari on the End of the Sinwar Era and What Comes Next
“The tragedy of the last year is proof that you cannot ignore this region.”
The End of the Sinwar Era: What Comes Next? with Ghaith al-Omari and Nadine Epstein
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Breaking News | Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Killed in Gaza
“Yahya Sinwar was not a leader of peace. He was a mastermind of hate.”
The End of the Sinwar Era: What Comes Next? with Ghaith al-Omari and Nadine Epstein
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Join Ghaith al-Omari for a conversation about possible next steps in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
‘Nobody Wants This’ Has Rubbed Many Jews the Wrong Way. They’re Missing the Point
Sure there are some stereotypes to navigate, but Foster delivers an entertaining, wholesome rom-com with lead characters who share a notable chemistry.
The View from Jordan Amidst Middle East Turmoil with Taylor Luck and Nadine Epstein
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A conversation about Jordan, including recent elections that saw a rise in support for a branch of the Muslim Brotherhood; Jordan’s relationship with other Middle Eastern countries like Iran, Egypt and Syria; and the fate of continued peace between Jordan and Israel.
‘Tis the Season to Reach Out to Jewish Voters
The millions of dollars and endless hours of work put in by both sides to convince Jewish voters seem to be doing very little to move the needle.
Interview | Phyllis Greenberger, Author of ‘Sex Cells: The Fight to Overcome Bias and Discrimination in Women’s Healthcare’
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Jodi Blecker
In ‘Sex Cells,’ Phyllis Greenberger continues her fight to overcome bias and discrimination in women’s healthcare.
From 1984 | Home (Plate) for the Holidays
Probably every Jew of my (baby-boom) generation knows that Sandy Koufax sat out an important game for the Dodgers on Yom Kippur
From 2004 | Break-Fast on Cyprus
The British allowed us to visit the seashore on the eve of Yom Kippur so we could purify ourselves for the Day of Atonement.
The Vast and Tangled Roots of Christian Nationalism, White Supremacism and Antisemitism with David Morrison and Nadine Epstein
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A conversation about the origins, depth and breadth of Christian nationalism, white supremacism and antisemitism throughout the American Christian world and what can be done to push back against the divisions they have created.
Wisdom Project | Charlotte Goode, 97, a Woman Who Supports Women
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I believe being a mensch and always doing for others what you wish for your loved ones and yourself on a daily basis is most important.
What American Jews and Muslims Can Learn from One Another with Samuel Heilman, Mucahit Bilici, Sarah Breger and Zainab Khan
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A conversation about how Jews and Muslims follow similar paths in their American experience.
Opinion | How We in Israel Tried to Commemorate October 7
Memorial ceremonies are not meant to take away our pain. Ritualized and structured, they are supposed to give us an outline for living with the pain and grief.
From 2006 | The Shiksa Revival
She’s a Jewish mother’s worst nightmare and a Jewish man’s Gentile goddess.
Opinion | UN Secretary General António Guterres Unworthy of Nobel Peace Prize
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Eve Epstein
António Guterres has disproportionately focused on condemning Israel’s legally justified actions.
The Conversation
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In “Searching for Our Ben-Gurion and Jabotinsky” and “Six Days Without Waze” (part of the “Israel Vision Project,” Summer 2024), Nadine Epstein introduces Evyatar Lipkin and Nadav Salzberger, two moderate Israelis with opposing ideologies who stand for a promising bipartisan political future in Israel.
Book Review | With Critics Like These, Israel Will Be Fine
The irony of both books is that they replicate the intellectual sins they ascribe to Zionists—one-sided descriptions of Israeli actions, lack of self-criticism, and suffocating certainty.
Book Review | Kiss Me, I’m Irish and Jewish!
The two million Eastern European Jews who migrated to the United States between 1870 and the outbreak of World War I had been preceded by smaller movements of Jews to America: in colonial times, hundreds of Sephardim who fled Inquisitions; later, tens of thousands of Central European, mostly German, Jews who came, saw and prospered phenomenally in the middle of the 19th century.
Book Review | The Young, the Rich and the Guilty
“They were the shining realization of the Jewish American dream, people who could load their plates with all that this country had to offer.”
Q&A | The War in Lebanon with Hanin Ghaddar
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Many people, actually, the majority of the Lebanese, would love to see Hezbollah go, but the price has been too high.
A Day of Love & Darkness
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Oren Kessler
The wedding was planned for October 7, 2023. Then the news of the attack broke.
The Iran-Israel Face-Off with Roya Hakakian and Nadine Epstein
The Iran-Israel Face-Off with Roya Hakakian and Nadine Epstein
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What’s really happening inside Iran and why has the government of the Islamic Republic hated Israel for the last 45 years? Is all-out war in the Middle East inevitable or can it be diffused, and if so, how? What do the Iranian people think of their own government and is there any chance that they can successfully topple their repressive government?
What Is Zionism?
An imaginary Zionist and anti-Zionist sit down to engage in a civil conversation about Israel, Zionism, and the future.
Jimmy Carter: The Great “Jewish” President with Stuart Eizenstat and Nadine Epstein
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B’Ivrit | The Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah
Watching the news from Israel these past days could lead to one clear conclusion: The shame of October 7 has been erased. Israel is once again the greatest military power in the region.
Visual Moment | The Little Boat that Could: Resistance and Rescue in Denmark
“The Jewish refugees now had a possible path of escape, if only they could get across the water.”
Talk of the Table | The Stew of Seven Tastes
The “Stew of Seven Tastes” actually has five ingredients, one of which is beef tongue, so it may just taste you back!
The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: Key Takeaways
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With organizations like Hamas and Hezbollah, that are political organizations but also undertake terror activities, it’s hard to kill an idea. But there are ways to make an idea less relevant, less potent.
Poem | “Leadership”
“Violence afoot. He wouldn’t move, but Grace… Said “Sit down, Honey” and he did and there was peace.”
Ask the Rabbis | Is God the Ultimate Strongman?
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“If G-d wanted to be a strongman, you would expect Him to make His presence ubiquitous,” writes Rabbi Tzvi Freedman. “Yet his PR claims He doesn’t even have a face that we can see.”
Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
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“Before emancipation, Jews did best when there was a powerful ruler and a “court Jew,” often a physician or financier, whispering in his ear.”
The Fight to Save the Hostages Isn’t Over with Vered Guttman and Jennifer Bardi
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Vered Guttman talks about what we can do to keep the spotlight on the remaining hostages and shares what it’s been like to be an Israeli living in America post-October 7.
The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: What’s happening inside Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan and Iran with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
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Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?
“I haven’t been treated right, and you haven’t been treated right,” the presidential nominee told a gathering of Jewish donors.
Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?
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“I haven’t been treated right, and you haven’t been treated right,” the presidential nominee told a gathering of Jewish donors.
A Rare View of Chagall’s Decorative Arts
With war not too far from Lithuania’s borders, the hopefulness emanating from the warmth and tactile nature of the tapestries and the vibrant ceramics provides much needed comfort.
The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: What’s Happening Inside Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan and Iran with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
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What’s going on right now inside Israel and Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank, the Sunni nations and Iran?
The Covenant Between God and Humanity with Rabbi Irving Greenberg and Amy E. Schwartz
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A sweeping reimagination of the covenant between God and humanity
Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
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Examining the role that charisma, deception, scapegoating and even psychopathology might play in the way strongmen leaders attract a following and hold onto power.
Interview | To & Fro Is a Conversation between Kafka and Midrash
“In this day and age, what we expect when we read about a girl on the cusp of adolescence, journeying on her own, is that she’s going to be subject to predation—but this was not the story that was growing through me.”
Lochs and Bagels: A Trip to Jewish Scotland
“Their melodic accents and deep sense of Yiddishkeit didn’t surprise me. Their strong allegiance to Scotland and the seamless marriage of their two cultures did. But kosher kilts? Tartan kippahs? You bet!”
When Miriam Calls
Trump, while still widely unpopular among Jewish-American voters, is no longer a pariah with many on the right. And this process of legitimization could translate into votes.
From the Newsletter | Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment
The 1874 Impressionist exhibit was mounted by the Société Anonyme des Artistes, Peintres, Sculpteurs et Graveurs, a cooperative of 30 artists who wanted to break free of Paris’s art establishment in order to have greater control over how their art was selected and exhibited.
The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others with Elissa Strauss and Sarah Breger
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Elissa Strauss, author of the book When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others, explores the powerful role caring for others plays in our individual and communal lives.
JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End?
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One participant even compared this election cycle to a roller coaster. But will the ride stop on Election Day, or are we in for more twists and turns?
Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
“It’ll be over by Christmas” is an old saying from the first months of World War I.
Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions
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When Israel left Gaza to the Palestinians, they promptly elected Hamas. This ultimate betrayal came home to roost on October 7.
Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
Let us begin with two facts: Israel has the highest proportion of Donald Trump supporters of any country outside of the United States; and most Israelis are far more interested in their country’s affairs than in the U.S. presidential election.
Opinion | Yehuda Kurtzer On The New Jewish Divide
Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute reflects on how the Jewish community may vote this presidential campaign season.
Jewish Word | ‘Momala’ of the Year
At a brunch during the DNC in Chicago, California assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan was wearing a hat with two Stars of David flanking the slogan “Jews for Momala.”
From the Editor | Staring Down An Unknown Future
“The world as seen from the perspective of 1943 led me to think about our times. Last Rosh Hashanah, we had no idea of what was to come.”
Deborah Pardes: I’m Not a One Issue Voter
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“I wish that we had a third party that could combine the heart of the Democratic Party with the grit of the Republican Party when it comes to this issue of protecting a minority like the Jewish people.”
Jaclyn Best: Will Kamala Change Policy on Israel?
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“I definitely worry about a lot of talk and potentially not a lot of action, and I also know a majority of Congress keeps agreeing to send money and weapons over to Israel, even while condemning Israel’s actions.”
Josh Mandelbaum: Trump’s Negativity
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“I continue to worry about the fundamental attacks on our institutions and how our democracy is run.”
Abby Schachter: A Foreign Policy Election
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“Harris was not strong on foreign policy as a presidential candidate, and she was not selected by President Biden to be his running mate based on her foreign policy credentials.”
Leah Kiser: A Trump Election Would Mortally Wound Democracy
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“If Trump wins, I will have to send at least two of my kids—one is gay and one is trans— out of the country immediately, and then try to figure out how to follow myself. “
Deb Kolodny: Hopeful for the Democratic Agenda
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“I felt that the administration had kept Harris in the shadows even more than most vice presidents. But she’s come out of the gate with such vigor and brilliance, and her choice for VP is spectacular.”
Eva R. Cohen: Positive and Forward-Looking
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“And I think she is someone who is committed to a vision of American prosperity and multiculturalism and the kind of positive, forward-looking, amazing things that resonate with people who share my values.”
Adam Witkov: Undecided, but Definitely Not Trump
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“I haven’t made up my mind, but I won’t vote for Trump. I’ll always vote, though, so it’s either Harris or writing-in one of my best friends.”
Diana Leygerman: Trump Would be a Disaster for American and for Israel
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“I don’t think Trump cares about Israel or anything but himself.”
Meirav Solomon: Harris the Only Choice on Israel
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“Having a relationship with Israel doesn’t mean saying yes to everything all the time. That’s not what we’re trying to do. I believe Harris can stand up in a way that Trump wouldn’t.”
Don Cohen: Trump is a Nonstarter
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“My biggest fear is basically that the United States becomes rudderless and caters to division instead of governing.”
David Wolkinson: Concerns About Kamala Over Israel
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“I will vote for Donald Trump, because I’m concerned about how the Democrats will govern on Israel—especially with Joe Biden gone. “
Chesky Blau: A Different Roller Coaster
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“The political situation in America is going to become much worse—if not after the election, then in four years. It’s just that the world is getting crazy.”
Nina Stanley: Democracy on the Ballot
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“Trump is the only president in the history of our country who didn’t allow a peaceful transfer of power and didn’t attend his successor’s inauguration. So how can you expect him to change?”
Jeff Michaels: Reluctantly Voting for the Democratic Ticket
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“I am kind of mortified that these are the two best candidates that are out there.”
Aaron Weissman: Democracy on the Brink
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“The reality is the next three-to-six months are going to be a strong test of our commitment to our democratic principles.”
Memoir | Set in Stone, Stumbling Home
Jane M. Friedman details her experience receiving the Stolpersteine of her relatives who were persecuted and escaped or were murdered during the Holocaust.
Premier Eight Prime Matchmaking Websites as well as Programs at the U.S.
A Wide-Open Conversation with Robert Klein and Joe Alterman
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Join Robert Klein for a wide-open conversation about his childhood; his thoughts on the history of the Jewish people, antisemitism, the Holocaust, and Israel; his decades-long career as a performer; as well as the connection between music and comedy, including some of Klein’s “harmonica shtick.”
Reinventing Black-Jewish Relations: Learning from the Past and Embracing the New with Marc Dollinger, Eric K. Ward and Nadine Epstein
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Join Marc Dollinger, author of Black Power, Jewish Politics: Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s; Civil Rights Strategist Eric K. Ward and Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein for a conversation about the state of Black-Jewish relations and ways to build a new alliance for a very different time.
What to Watch for in the Harris-Trump Debate
With the presidential election two months away, Jewish Americans want to hear policies on the Israel-Hamas war and antisemitism.
Jewish Film Review | ‘Between the Temples’
A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his former grade school music teacher re-enters his life.
Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah with Hanin Ghaddar, Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
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Join former Lebanese journalist Hanin Ghaddar, Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel, for a conversation about the Israel-Hamas war, including Israel’s northern border and the continued threat from Hezbollah and Iran.
Who Was Jacob de Haan?
A new documentary explores the life and 1924 assassination of gay Haredi anti-Zionist Dutch Jewish poet and lawyer Jacob de Haan.
B’Ivrit | Rumors, Whatsapp and Military Censorship
Days before an official announcement by the Israeli army, rumors spread that the bodies of six hostages were recovered from Gaza. Doing their best to report accurately and ethically, Israeli media sources are bound to adhere to strict military censorship guidelines.