Book Review | Making Music Was The Best Revenge
Rush’s Geddy Lee, child of Holocaust survivors, left Judaism when “not a single adult relative asked me how I was dealing with my loss.”
Countdown to Netanyahu’s Speech
Left-leaning Democrats and even some centrists in both chambers are busy trying to figure out the best response to a speech given by a world leader who has not only challenged their party’s leadership but has repeatedly ignored pleas from a Democratic president to change course in the way he’s conducting the Gaza war.
From Jewish Rapper to Israel Activist with Kosha Dillz and Joe Alterman
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Kosha Dillz, aka Rami Even-Esh, talks about embracing his Jewish identity and how he uses his music to bring together people...
Craig Newmark on Safeguarding Independent Journalism and Democracy
On Friday afternoon, Moment magazine honored Craigslist founder and philanthropist Craig Newmark with its 2024 Inspirational Leadership Award for his unstinting support for independent journalism...
Analysis | We Need To Talk About Willful Ignorance
To fail to understand why Israel is becoming isolated on the world stage or to reduce the reason to mere antisemitism is willful ignorance.
My Life in Recipes with Joan Nathan and Robert Siegel Zoominar
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For almost 50 years best-selling/award-winning author Joan Nathan has brought Jewish cooking to our kitchens and holiday tables with her PBS food series and...
Nightingale of Iran with Danielle and Galeet Dardashti and Jennifer Bardi
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vDvkJAbk2k?si=K0iVRjzHHZT9eFOA]Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, born and raised in the United States, knew very little about the lives of their father Farid and grandfather Younes...
Avoiding Sleep on Shavuot: An Act of Denying Wisdom
“To be a Jew means to struggle with things you don’t understand, and to do them anyway.” Sleep is no different.
B’Ivrit | Desperate for Some Good News, Israelis Cling to Heroic Hostage Rescue Story
How the Israeli media covered the June 8 hostage rescue.
Seven Species Salad & other Shavuot Specialties with Vered Guttman Zoominar
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ox8YfGxjk]Shavuot, the harvest holiday celebrating receiving the Torah, is known for its delicious dairy dishes. Chef Vered Guttman explores the origins of this tasty...
Ayal Feinberg Connects Hate and War
Plus, a rabbi encounters antisemitism in NYC and Omer Bartov on the IHRA definition.
Mister Kelly’s Nightclub with David Marienthal, Alison Hinderliter and Joe Alterman
How the Marienthal brothers’ Mister Kelly’s club changed show business.