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Reb Jason Leff shares an inspiring story of how his family's journey toward Orthodox Judaism was set into motion. Sparked by the influence of Rabbi Fishman a...

A visit to Simnas, a small shtetl in Lithuania, offers a poignant look into the Jewish heritage and history of the area. This video captures the personal jou...

Rabbi Danny Yiftach narrates his extraordinary escape from Iran as part of an operation by Chabad to rescue hundreds of Persian Jewish children. This story n...

Trondheim, Norway, is home to one of the world's northernmost synagogues, celebrating its 100th anniversary amidst unique challenges and a rich history. The ...

Gilad Halpern hosts Dr. Ido Yahel to discuss the pivotal transition in Syria's leadership from Bashar al-Assad to Ahmad al-Shahra, known as al-Julani, and th...

Rinus Isral, a Jewish Dutch footballer, was a significant figure in soccer history despite limited recognition. He captained Feyenoord to a European Cup vict...

Sandee Brawarsky curates a selection of significant Jewish books to read over the summer, spanning diverse narratives of Jewish identity and history. From Me...

There is a renewed interest in Alfred Dreyfus, a pivotal figure in Jewish and French history, due to recent cultural developments and historical publications...

Philip Khazzam is fighting for the restitution of his family's mansion in Baghdad, Iraq, which was illegally rented out to the French government for decades ...

Sammy Davis Jr., an iconic entertainer, is celebrated not just for his immense talent but also for his significant cultural impact. In addition to breaking r...

Jonathan Sarna, a preeminent figure in the field of American Jewish history, is retiring from teaching after a long and illustrious career at Brandeis Univer...

Terrence Petty draws a chilling parallel between the Kapp Putsch of 1920 in Germany and the January 6, 2021 insurrection in the U.S., highlighting how lenien...

The video explores the dynamic and complex situation of Jewish communities in Germany during the Weimar Republic from 1918 to 1933. As Germany transitioned i...

Journalist Matti Friedman critiques media coverage of Israel, highlighting biased narratives and activist journalism, particularly regarding Palestinian conf...

The Commentary Magazine Podcast discusses the implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill and its alignment with conservative values, alongside the political ...

Leo Taubes shares a poignant story, introduced by Judy Taubes Sterman, about his father's harrowing experiences during and after World War II as a child caug...

Witold Pilecki, a Polish soldier and member of the underground resistance during World War II, is highlighted for his remarkable courage and heroism. Choosin...

The graphic novel "The History of Jerusalem: An Illustrated Story of 4,000 Years" by Vincent Lemire, illustrated by Christophe Gaultier, has been a bestselle...

Sarah M. Seltzer reflects on the personal significance of birthright citizenship amidst recent Supreme Court decisions affecting it, illustrating the generat...

Andrew Porwancher's biography "American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews" explores the complex relationship between Theodore Roosevelt and Jewish co...

The episode pays tribute to five influential Canadian Jewish figures who recently passed away, highlighting their significant contributions to various fields...

Joel Westheimer reflects on the life and legacy of his mother, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, renowned sex therapist and media personality, in an adapted eulogy markin...

Stefanie Iris Weiss reflects on her great-grandfather Irwin Steingut, the first Jewish Speaker of the New York State Assembly, drawing parallels between his ...

Cindy Scarr reflects on the legacy and familial significance of her grandmother's dining table, which symbolizes both the past and the present of her family ...

Rav Shlomo Elyashiv, also known as the Leshem, was a prominent kabbalist of the Lithuanian world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work, "Leshem...

An acclaimed educator shares an in-depth and personal recounting of their encounter with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, an influential Hasidic leader. This narrative...

Nechama Sternberg shares a heartfelt tribute to her grandfather Menachem Mendel Gluck, exploring his life journey from Hungary to America, overcoming persona...

Spanish police have dismantled a criminal network accused of exploiting the 2015 Sephardic nationality law, which allows descendants of Jews expelled during ...

Leah Davenport, a graduate student from the College of Charleston, discovered a poignant way to commemorate a Jewish family nearly lost to history. While on ...

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...