America Responds to Bibi
Moment’s Nathan Guttman provides in-depth analysis of American politicians’ reactions to the reelection of Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s Prime Minister.
Netanyahu Rolls Out His New Government; Jewish Americans React
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1. Rabbis are Speaking Out
In a midnight phone call to Israeli president...
Closing the Circle with an Old Comrade
Journalist Mark Pinsky reflects on his experiences after the Six-Day War with Max Haber and Norman Rosenbaum. Both men died, and Pinsky returns to Israel to find their graves.
Breaching the Wall
For many Israelis, TV reporters covering Palestinian affairs offer an increasingly rare glimpse into the world of their Arab neighbors.
Opinion | Are Haredim Failing Their Children?
Like the misguided heroes of some Greek tragedy, Haredi leaders and educators in both the United States and Israel are waging battle to defend, as they see it, their way of life.
Tomorrow’s Election in Israel : A Guide for the Perplexed
Israel, and those following Israeli politics from afar, should prepare for these following scenarios:
Analysis | How the Israeli Right Hopes to Reshape the Legal System
The proposed plan would change the balance of power between Israeli politicians and the legal system, and also could be a “get out of jail free” card for Netanyahu.
Foreign Affairs | Israel’s Complicated Dance with Putin
Vladimir Putin has earned his reputation as a dictator, but he has often behaved warmly toward Jews.
Opinion | Who’s Crazy Now?
Anyone who spent much time in Israel before the last few years has probably heard this trope from multiple Israelis: “Everything here is crazy! Why can’t we live in a normal country?”
The Best Jewish Podcasts Released This Year
We live in the Age of Information, and with so much new content coming out every day, boredom should never be an issue. However, if...
Opinion | The Jewish Obligation to Ukraine
“Europe is just a graveyard for me,” my Shabbat host told me. Is the history of Jews in Ukraine relevant for Israel’s refugee policy today?
Opinion | How Many Ukrainians Can Israel Absorb?
Israel’s immigration policy is a constant minefield in the public discourse.