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This exploration of pivotal moments that shaped American Judaism over the past 50 years highlights significant events such as the 1987 Freedom Sunday March a...

The Szanto Synagogue in Szentendre, Hungary, is possibly the smallest synagogue globally, with just 130 square feet of space yet capable of hosting a minyan....

Marthe Cohn, a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust and an esteemed spy for the French Army, passed away at 105. During World War II, she bravely crossed into Ge...

Michael Levenston, the son of Canadian Jewish WWII hero Gerald Levenston, recounts the touching story of retrieving a long-lost Canadian flag gifted by his f...

Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores the Jewish tradition of burying sacred texts, such as prayer books and Torah scrolls, when they become unusable. Rooted in an anc...

Over the course of 25 years, Elie Wiesel formed an indelible bond with the Moriah Congregation in the Chicago area through his annual Shabbat visits. Revered...

Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York mayoral primary highlights a significant challenge for American Jews who support both Israel and progressive social ...

Amidst a backdrop of escalating conflict between America and Iran, Rabbi Meir Soloveichik reflects on the interplay between providence and action in Jewish h...

Reflecting on its 1975 origins, Moment magazine revisits its inaugural issue, highlighting perspectives on Middle Eastern geopolitics and Jewish communal dyn...

An Argentine federal judge, Daniel Rafecas, has ordered that 10 Iranian and Lebanese suspects involved in the 1994 AMIA bombing be tried in absentia. This ma...

Amy E. Schwartz delves into the complex and shifting meanings of the term "diaspora" in Jewish history and contemporary life. Originally a Greek word for dis...

Avraham Zacuto, a noteworthy Jewish scholar from the late 15th and early 16th centuries, made significant contributions to exploration and maritime navigatio...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the geopolitical implications of recent U.S. actions against Iranian nuclear facilities, while exploring how such events ...

Jenifer Wolf Kam explores the mystery of her great-great-aunt Elka, who vanished in 1901 while traveling from London to the United States. The family's quest...

Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the Cuban Missile Crisis and the contemporary situation involving a hypothetical Iranian nuclear crisis. He emphasiz...

Calvin Trillin humorously reflects on his family's immigration through the port of Galveston, rather than Ellis Island, spurred by the funding from German-Je...

Nachum Kaplan argues that Zionism is an integral part of Jewish history and identity rather than a distinct political movement, asserting that anti-Zionism s...

Tony Badran explores the overestimated power of Iran and its regional proxies in comparison to Israel's recent military successes. Despite Iran's seemingly e...

Professors Shlomo Avineri and Robert Alter engage in a revealing exchange of letters from 1974, republished as part of the 50th anniversary coverage of *Mome...

Drew Middleton's 1975 analysis of Israel's military capabilities following the Yom Kippur War reflects on the evolving threats and technological advances tha...

Leonard Fein's inaugural editorial for Moment magazine reflects on its foundational goals as it seeks to elevate Jewish discourse and aspirations. Inspired b...

Rav Yisrael Salanter, founder of the Mussar movement, spent his final years in Paris to address the spiritual decline of the Jewish immigrant community. Invi...

Tobie Kaplan, raised with minimal Jewish tradition, emerged as a crucial figure in nurturing her husband Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's influential career. Despite fin...

Debbie Rosen shares her personal journey from living in Gush Katif before the 2005 Disengagement to her current life in a caravilla in Nitzan, near Ashkelon....

Rabbi Yosie Levine's book on Rabbi Tzvi Ashkenazi, a significant figure in early modern Jewish history, explores the rabbi's intellectual journey and the cha...

Dr. Ethan Schuman recounts the rediscovery and restoration of his great-grandfather's century-old tefillin, entrusted to him by a long-lost relative. The tef...

Joshua Hoffman's article argues that Iran, not Israel, is the primary destabilizing force in the Middle East. Historically, Iran maintained good relations wi...

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research's centennial exhibitions, hosted in its modest New York headquarters, showcase a century of Jewish history and culture...

Israel's recent military actions targeting regime sites in Iran, described as lacking clear strategy and possibly resulting in prolonged conflict, are critiq...

Moshe Manies, a collector from Lakewood, New Jersey, has amassed an impressive collection of 250-300 Judaic seltzer bottles, potentially making him the forem...

The notion of Amalek, an ancient biblical enemy of the Israelites known for their malicious attacks, has captured Jewish theological discussion for centuries...

Amidst escalating tension between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump delivered a consequential decision by launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facil...

The relationship between Israel and Iran has seen dramatic shifts over the decades, moving from a period of alliance to animosity. This transformation is exp...

Fania Oz-Salzberger, an Israeli historian, reflects on pivotal moments in Israeli history, highlighting how national events and policy decisions have shaped ...

PJ Grisar's article delves into the centennial publication by the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, highlighting a collection that encapsulates the complex...

The video delves into the underlying reasons behind Iran's antagonism towards Israel, tracing the conflict beyond political and territorial disputes such as ...

Alana Ruben Free shares her harrowing experience surviving an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv while emphasizing the power of faith and community in overco...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the complex dynamics of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, examining the definitions and implications of operations, battles,...

David Denby's book, "Eminent Jews," reflects on a golden era of Jewish cultural prominence in America through the lives of four influential figures: Mel Broo...

A Hasidic Jew undertakes a journey to Iran to visit the tomb of Queen Esther, a significant figure in Jewish history. This pilgrimage highlights the enduring...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has maintained his power through a strategic consolidation that includes the militarization of the ...

Ethan Marcus delves into the history of the Sephardic Chief Rabbis of America, focusing on the progress and challenges faced by Jewish leaders in unifying th...

Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies and the Vichy regime's collaboration in the Nazi Final ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the Biblical and historical significance of lions for the Jewish people, linking it to Israel's current operation against Iran, nam...

Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky recounts his transformative experiences as an emissary sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to Iran, which deeply impacted his perspective on ...

The article highlights the significant contributions and sacrifices of Jewish Americans in the U.S. military, from the Revolutionary War through World War II...

Lior Zaltzman delves into the nostalgic allure of the Catskills, the famed Borscht Belt where Jewish families flocked for summer vacations. Though Zaltzman h...

The piece provides a detailed examination of the Israel-Iran conflict, highlighting aspects often overlooked by mainstream media. The narrative explores hist...

Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the author shares the experiences of his Israeli brother-in-law, David, who faces frequent missile threa...

Celebrating the nostalgia and cultural richness of the Jewish Catskills, the Borscht Belt Fest returns to Ellenville, New York, spotlighting the legacy of mi...