Women Get the Front Seat
Israel’s High Court agreed that gender separation on Israeli public buses violated the principles of equality, individual rights and freedom
05
Dec
22
Nov
Walking Over to the Other Side of the Pro-Peace Debate
By Scott Fox Soon after I sat down at my table at a fundraiser sponsored by the local Justice in
15
Nov
Live from New York, It’s Anthony Weiner
The quick-witted Democratic congressman has rocketed to fame by taking on Republicans with gusto. But when it comes to Israel, this hardcore liberal—who is married to a Muslim-American—is a hawk.
09
Nov
Meet Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz (aka Jon Stewart)
Even with an anglicized name, the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show is quintessentially Jewish. At the forefront of modern political satire, the comedian just may be “the most trusted man in America.”
03
Nov
Return to Centro Histórico
A child of Mexico City’s cloistered Jewish community discovers Mexico’s long Jewish history—and his own.
27
Oct
Separate But Not Equal
In the second of Moment’s series on Arab citizens of Israel, we explore the country’s low-performing segregated Arab schools. After decades of neglect, the Israeli government is taking steps to address inequities. But who should control the schools and write their curricula? The outcome could have a major impact on Israel’s future.
11
Oct
Opinion: Is Tenure Bad for the Jews?
If you ask professors why they need tenure, the first words out of their mouths will undoubtedly be some variation
07
Oct
Letter from Myanmar
After decades of repressive military rule, Burma’s Jewish community has dwindled to about 20 members. Is there hope for its future? A rare look at life inside the isolated community.
07
Oct
The Provocative Baron Cohen Clan
Sacha (aka Ali G, Borat, Bruno) is not the only member of this British Jewish family to make a name for himself as a creative rebel.
06
Oct
The Life and Times of Skokie
The pristine lawns and perfect sidewalks of this Chicago suburb made it a haven for Holocaust survivors—until the neo-Nazis decided to march. This is the story of survivors overcoming their reluctance to speak out, transforming themselves and the community they lived in. But that didn’t help Sonia Reich, who thought she saw yellow stars on her lawn.