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Readers of Moment magazine responded to a range of topics recently covered by the publication, delving into the influence of Viktor Frankl, the therapeutic p...

Rev. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian minister from Bethlehem, discusses his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible and the Genocide in Gaza," with au...

Joshua Hoffman explores how the concept of "shalom" or peace fundamentally defines the Jewish people and their history. Historically, Jews have prioritized p...

Rabbi Yosie Levine explores the groundbreaking work of Hakham Tsevi Ashkenazi, the 18th-century Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Amsterdam, who examined the halakhi...

Joshua Hoffman reflects on the symbolic presence of the four children from the Passover Haggadah—wise, wicked, simple, and the one who does not know how to a...

Every spring, social media revives the debate on whether the Passover Seder is a Zionist tradition or potentially its antithesis. The phrase "Next year in Je...

Rabbi Raphael Shore examines the enduring nature of antisemitism through the lens of the Exodus story, arguing that antisemitism is rooted not in superficial...

Passover is more than a remembrance of liberation; it serves as a participatory framework for imagining Jewish futures. The holiday's traditions, such as ret...

Renowned Palestinian minister Munther Isaac will join a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart to discuss his new book, "Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible an...

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the concept of freedom in the context of Pesach, focusing on matzah as a symbol of liberation despite its association with p...

Shaul Magid reflects on Aaron Shmuel Tamares' 1906 essay, where Tamares contrasts European notions of freedom with Jewish liberation through the Passover len...

Shmuel Lubin delves into Rabbi Yitzhak Hutner's interpretation of the Pesach Seder, focusing on how it addresses the problem of evil and human suffering. R. ...

Jamie Geller, the chief communications officer for Aish, shares her experiences with microgiving, a fundraising approach that democratizes philanthropy by en...

Dovid Bashevkin explores the nuanced relationship between Jewish law as discussed in Tractate Sanhedrin and Jewish identity. Using personal anecdotes and his...

The lecture delves into the guidance given by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on overcoming emotional struggles and painful life experiences. Emphasizing emotional wel...

Cindy Scarr explores the concept of freedom, particularly during Passover, by highlighting a distinction between physical and spiritual freedom. Several narr...

David J. Halperin's book, "Intimate Alien: The Hidden Story of the UFO," investigates the enduring American fascination with UFOs through the lenses of relig...

Yehoshua November's latest poetry collection, "The Concealment of Endless Light," straddles the boundaries between the kabbalistic and the everyday. Despite ...

Irving Greenberg explores the often-overlooked Jewish doctrine of resurrection of the dead, contrasting it with more commonly discussed concepts like the wor...

The piece explores the impact of maternal thoughts and experiences on children, raising questions about nature versus nurture. In a gathering of single Jewis...

Struggling through the nuances of faith and unbelief, Sruli Fruchter reflects on his journey from childhood through adulthood, highlighting the challenges of...

Abraham Lincoln's lesser-known Lecture on Discoveries and Inventions underscores both his philosophical and technological contemplations, revealing concerns ...

"Why Is a Jewish Atheist Different from All Other Atheists?" explores the unique position of Jewish atheists who actively identify with their Jewish heritage...

Elisa and Rob Bildner discuss their approach to ethical and collaborative philanthropy within the Jewish community, emphasizing the balanced use of influence...

The piece advocates for a transformative approach to Jewish philanthropy, proposing the concept of universal Jewish giving. It suggests that every Jewish ind...

The article explores the theological debate within Israeli Haredi society concerning faith and human endeavor, particularly in relation to secular responsibi...

The article explores the limitations of framing theological beliefs within a simple binary of theism versus atheism. It argues that this dichotomy fails to c...

At the core of the author's experience is the transformative influence of a university seminar on the Book of Genesis, which fostered an enduring engagement ...

The article critically examines the recent decision in Louisiana to mandate the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, questioning its effecti...

Wilhelm von Humboldt, a Prussian philosopher of education, envisioned the modern university as a bastion of free thought and critical reasoning, insulated fr...

Saul Bellow's 1970 novel, "Mr. Sammler's Planet," is examined by Bellow's son, a publisher rather than a critic, who brings personal insights into the contex...

The article explores the transformative "sympathetic method" as reflected in the story of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who, after emerging from years of hiding, ...

The article emphasizes Judaism's historical embrace of diverse perspectives, as demonstrated by the Talmud and the ethos of Hillel's students, and contrasts ...

After years of advocating for intellectual diversity and dialogue, the author finds themselves re-evaluating their stance in light of political shifts and ev...

The piece delves into the persistent debate between Zionists and anti-Zionists, questioning whether these disagreements fall under the category of arguments ...

In this podcast clip from the "Ordinary People Extraordinary Stories" series, a rabbi shares a unique perspective on the purpose of life, emphasizing a disti...

Rabbi from London discusses the concept of reality through the lens of Chassidic teachings, particularly those of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, addressing what he v...

In her reflection on Parshas Vayikra, Cindy Scarr explores the concept of a personal calling, drawing parallels between Moshe's divine mission and the unique...

Maxyne Finkelstein discusses the growing trend of pessimistic messaging, or "vice signaling," which undermines confidence and fosters negativity. She argues ...

Shmuel Chaim Naiman's exploration of the connection between the People and the Land of Israel underscores how integral this relationship is to Jewish identit...

Seba Abudaqa, a Palestinian from Gaza, and Tom Kellner, an Israeli from Berlin, co-founded Clean Shelter, a grassroots nonprofit organization providing vital...

This exploration of Jewish ethics is anchored in the thoughts of Abraham Joshua Heschel, particularly his ideas about the biblical prophets and divine pathos...

Professor Yitzhak Benbaji employs Michael Walzer's "dirty hands" doctrine to scrutinize the moral complexities faced by Israel's leadership in negotiating a ...

Liora Eilon, a survivor of the October 7 attack on Kfar Aza, explores the transformative power of communal empathy in her midrash published in the forthcomin...

Julia Watts Belser, a rabbi and activist, reflects on climate grief and the feelings of hope and despair in the face of global climate change. Drawing parall...

Jill Hammer explores the biblical story of Jonah through a poetic lens, reflecting on the existential challenges of living in a modern, complex world. The po...

Daniel Cotzin Burg, Senior Rabbi of Beth Am Synagogue in Baltimore, critiques the contemporary Jewish focus on 'tikkun olam'—often understood as a call for s...

Rabbi Menachem Froman was a complex and influential figure within Israeli society, using the mystical framework of the Zohar to bridge divides between religi...

The historian H. Abramson explores the existential question of why we exist through the lens of Jewish historical experience. He delves into how Jewish histo...

Aryeh Bernstein explores how the Israelites' turn to idolatry, illustrated by the golden calf incident, reveals fundamental issues about human identity and c...