From the Archives | Necessary Losses—and Gains
Reflections on January 6, One Year Later
Throughout the Trump presidency, the summer of Black Lives Matter protests and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when asked about the alarming degree of polarization and anger in politics, I would always offer by way of comparison a time when I thought things had been worse: 1968.
Four Jewish Political Voices on the Anniversary of January 6
Moment checks in with four participants from our Jewish Political Voices Project to ask for their reflections on this dramatic day.
The Most-Watched Zoominars of 2021
The most popular Zoominars of this year are a hodgepodge of fun, food and Jewish celebrities.
Music Between Cultures: The Sounds of Jewish America with musician Joe Alterman
Throughout the 20th century, Jews have always contributed to American popular music, from Irving Berlin to Carole King and beyond. But according to musician Joe Alterman, executive director of Neranenah Concert & Culture Series, the Jewishness of the music is defined by its story and not necessarily its melody. Part performance, part storytelling, Alterman, shares great American music with its fascinating Jewish stories woven in.
Jewish Political Flashpoints to Watch in 2022
Like it or not, 2022 will require the United States, its allies, Israel and the pro-Israel community to make some tough decisions.
Beshert | At the Dance Redux
In the summer of 1986, Bari met her husband Marc at a club in the Hamptons. Their chance meeting reminds her of her parents’ love story.
The Top 21 Most-Read Stories of 2021
As 2021 draws to a close, we take a look back on our popular stories of the year.
As 2021 Ends, Tensions in the West Bank Flare Again
The murder of a Jewish Israeli settler is a flashpoint amid increasing rates of settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank
From the Newsletter | The Politics of Paranoia, Then and Now
It’s always tempting to think that things have never been this crazy.
The Ten Commandments of Film
When asked at a press conference about his faith, French director Francoise Truffaut’s answer was simple: “Films are my religion.” Here are ten films, each with a thematic connection to one of the Ten Commandments.