28
Oct
We Live in Dangerous Times
People living in a weak democracy know too well that dangerous rhetoric leads to dangerous consequences.
26
Oct
Who Should Be Jerusalem’s Next Mayor?
As Israel’s municipal elections, scheduled for October 30, come closer, we are caught between two Jerusalems.
22
Oct
Why Hagai El-Ad Needed to Speak at the UN
I didn’t want to listen to Hagai El-Ad, director of the Israeli human rights group B’Tselem, as he provided an official briefing to the United Nations Security Council about the situation in Gaza and the West Bank last week.
19
Oct
Should a Jewish Actor Play Batwoman?
In August, the CW announced that Australian actor Ruby Rose had been cast to play Batwoman in a new series based on the comic books. But some have criticized the casting choice on the basis that Rose is not Jewish.
18
Oct
In the Florida Governor’s Race, Jews Are at the Center
With recent polling putting the contest within the margin of error, Florida’s razor-thin gubernatorial race, pitting two Evangelical Protestant Democrats against two Catholic Republicans, may hinge on the state’s Jews.
16
Oct
The Weird and Wondrous World of Jews and Magic
The first time I came face-to-face with Jewish magic was when I moved to Israel in my early 20s. It was the fall of 1995...
16
Oct
Anti-Semitism Watch | Germany’s Far-Right Is Changing the Political Landscape
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Liam Hoare
In August, far-right mobs in the eastern German town of Chemnitz hunted foreigners through the streets. In the chaos, a kosher restaurant was attacked and...
16
Oct
Becoming a (Jewish) Grandparent
Four months ago, our daughter gave birth to our first grandchild.
12
Oct
Democrats Bet on Jacky Rosen
No pressure, but the fate of Democratic dreams to win control of the U.S. Senate in November may hinge on one Nevada freshman congresswoman, whose previous experience in public life was as president of her synagogue.
11
Oct
Meet Our Caption Contest Contributors: Stephen Nadler
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By
Molly Cooke
Nadler was a finalist for the first four Moment cartoon caption contests he entered.
11
Oct
Meet Our Caption Contest Contributors: Dinah Rokach
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By
Ellen Wexler
It’s never too late for some good, old-fashioned sibling rivalry—not even in retirement.
11
Oct
Meet Our Caption Contest Contributors: Dale Stout
“I’ve probably won 80-plus contests and been a runner up for more. It’s just persistence.”