24
Nov
Staff Picks: Milan Kundera, ‘Stranger Than Fiction’ and Post-War Germany
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Moment
What we’re reading—and watching—this week.
23
Nov
From the Newsletter | Highlights From Moment’s 2021 Gala
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Sarah Breger
Last week Moment celebrated 46 years of independent journalism, culture and community at its virtual gala. The evening was filled with powerful speeches, surprise guest appearances and special musical performances. It was also a reminder of the importance of a robust democracy and free press.
23
Nov
Jewish Word | The Hairsplitting Complexity of ‘Talmudic’
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Ellen Wexler
More often than not, the word “Talmudic” isn’t about the Talmud.
23
Nov
Fiction | Polonaise
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Rona Arato
The music of Chopin brings together a mysterious young Hungarian Holocaust survivor and an American music student. But just when romance is in the air, he vanishes.
23
Nov
Beshert | The Photo That Captured Fate
Marion and Maury first met on a blind date in 1952—or so they thought. It wasn’t until after they were married that they discovered they had been photographed together years before.
23
Nov
Unearthing the Truth of Tall el-Hammam
A recent scientific paper presents new evidence for a real-life inspiration for the biblical tale of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
23
Nov
Talk of the Table | A Tale of Two Briskets
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Dan Freedman
If you grew up in an Ashkenazi Jewish home, you might remember the delicious oven-baked brisket your mom served up for holidays.
23
Nov
Spice Box | Due To Personal Circumcisions
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Send your unmarked original newspaper clippings, curiosities and photographs to editor@momentmag.com.
22
Nov
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman Visits Israel—and Faces Criticism
Bowman’s record on Israel is more nuanced than most of his Squad colleagues.
16
Nov
Books to Give—and Read
These 2021 releases justify their shelf space.
16
Nov
Notable Books on Art and Artists
Recent volumes to expand your vision.
16
Nov
What Should the Role of American Jews Be With Respect to Israel Today?
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What, if any, obligations do we have toward Israel?