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Abby Schachter: Wanting More College Involvement in Society
16 Apr 2024
In an interview with Abby Schachter, an Orthodox Jew and Republican academic program manager, she expresses concerns about the Democratic Party moving away f...
16 Apr 2024
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Meirav Solomon: Biden is the Only Moral Answer
16 Apr 2024
Meirav Solomon, a 20-year-old Conservative Jewish student at Tufts University, expresses her support for Joe Biden as the only moral choice in the 2024 presi...
16 Apr 2024
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Aaron Weissman: Fighting for Democracy
16 Apr 2024
Aaron Weissman, a 52-year-old Reform Jew from Great Falls, MT, switched from being a Republican to an Independent voter. He strongly believes claims of elect...
16 Apr 2024
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David Guttenberg: Becoming a Zionist
16 Apr 2024
In an interview with David Guttenberg, a retired construction worker and state legislator from Montana, he discusses how recent events, such as the October 7...
16 Apr 2024
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Deborah Pardes: Becoming a One-Issue Jewish Voter
16 Apr 2024
Deborah Pardes, a 58-year-old unaffiliated Jewish voter from Los Angeles, shares her journey of becoming a one-issue voter following the October 7 terror att...
16 Apr 2024
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Don Cohen: More Security is Needed for Jews
16 Apr 2024
Don Cohen, a retired Jewish community relations professional from West Bloomfield, MI, expresses concern about the need for increased security for the Jewish...
16 Apr 2024
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Nina Stanley: “This could be our last election”
16 Apr 2024
Nina Stanley, a 72-year-old retired nurse from Ohio, expresses concern about the state of democracy and the impact of figures like Benjamin Netanyahu on Isra...
16 Apr 2024
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Deb Kolodny: Recognizing a Climate Catastrophe
16 Apr 2024
Deb Kolodny, a consultant and freelance rabbi, emphasizes the urgent need to address not only climate change but also the concept of climate refugees in West...
16 Apr 2024
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Adam Witkov: Saddened by the Lack of Jewish Support
16 Apr 2024
Adam Witkov, a 39-year-old Reform Jew from Milwaukee, expresses his concern over the lack of Jewish support from progressive causes in the face of antisemiti...
16 Apr 2024
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Eva R. Cohen: There is a Lack of Empathy for Israel
16 Apr 2024
Eva R. Cohen, a rabbinical student and leader of a Humanistic Jewish congregation in Minneapolis, discusses the lack of empathy for Israel in the aftermath o...
16 Apr 2024
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Iran Tests the U.S.-Israel Alliance
15 Apr 2024
The article discusses Iran's recent attack on Israel and the subsequent response from the U.S.-Israel alliance. The attack, largely intercepted by Israel wit...
15 Apr 2024
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Talk of the Table | The Versatile, Vengeful, Volatile Onion
15 Apr 2024
Onions have a rich history and significance in Jewish culture and cuisine. They have been cultivated for thousands of years, with various health benefits and...
15 Apr 2024
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Book Review | An Ancient Book Illuminates Our Troubled Times
15 Apr 2024
Debra Band's illustrated volume "Qohelet: Searching for a Life Worth Living" with commentary by Menachem Fisch delves into the existential ponderings of the ...
15 Apr 2024
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Book Review | Ukraine’s Zelensky, Warts and All
15 Apr 2024
The rise of Volodymyr Zelensky from an entertainer to the president of Ukraine is explored in two biographies "The Showman" by Simon Shuster and "Zelensky: U...
15 Apr 2024
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David Wolkinson: Prioritizing National Security
12 Apr 2024
David Wolkinson, an Orthodox Jewish real estate investor and Republican-leaning voter, emphasizes national security as his top priority in politics, expressi...
12 Apr 2024
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Connecting Jewish Identity with Jewish Values with Donniel Hartman and Sarah Breger
11 Apr 2024
Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses in his book "Who Are the Jews And Who Can We Become" the two strands of Jewis...
11 Apr 2024
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Letter From Dearborn | Scenes From the Heart of Arab America
11 Apr 2024
In this piece titled "Letter From Dearborn | Scenes From the Heart of Arab America," the author describes visiting Dearborn, Michigan, a predominantly Arab-A...
11 Apr 2024
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Opinion | At Israeli Seders, Pick Your Pharaoh
11 Apr 2024
The author reflects on the current state of Israel, likening the leadership to different Pharaohs and emphasizing the need for democratic action to bring abo...
11 Apr 2024
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Jewish Word | Doikayt: The Jewish Left Is Here
11 Apr 2024
Doikayt, a concept originating from the Jewish socialist movement, the Bund, emphasizes the importance of being rooted and at home where one currently reside...
11 Apr 2024
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Opinion Interview with Daniel Klaidman | Are Threats Eroding Our Politics?
11 Apr 2024
Investigative journalists Daniel Klaidman and Michael Isikoff detail the unsettling story of attempts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, focusing on t...
11 Apr 2024
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Visual Moment | Depicting Devastation
11 Apr 2024
Israeli artist Zoya Cherkassky's exhibition, The 7 October 2023 Series at the Jewish Museum in New York, presents dark and intense drawings reflecting the tr...
11 Apr 2024
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B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Covers Anniversary of a Half-Year at War
9 Apr 2024
Israeli media coverage of the ongoing Gaza war focused on the somber six-month anniversary of the conflict, featuring stories of loss, grief, and criticism o...
9 Apr 2024
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Moment Debate | Should UNRWA be shut down?
5 Apr 2024
Larry Garber, a former USAID official, argues against shutting down the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees, emphasizing ...
5 Apr 2024
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From the Newsletter | Israel Is Not the Same: Notes From a Recent Trip
5 Apr 2024
A recent trip to Israel in February revealed the lasting impact of a tragic event by Hamas on October 7. Israelis expressed vulnerability, fear, anger, and d...
5 Apr 2024
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Interview | Non-Orthodox Conversion in Israel
5 Apr 2024
In Israel, the Reform movement faces challenges due to Orthodox control over religious and civil matters. Despite this, a 2010 Supreme Court decision recogni...
5 Apr 2024
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Explainer | Will Israel Draft ‘Those Who Toil in Torah’?
4 Apr 2024
The debate in Israel regarding the military draft of Haredi yeshiva students has intensified as exemptions have expired, leading to court orders barring subs...
4 Apr 2024
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From the Editor | How Nuance Can Save Us
4 Apr 2024
The article discusses the current state of the American Jewish conversation, highlighting the rise of antisemitism as a symptom of broader issues like politi...
4 Apr 2024
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Opinion | Carrying Navalny’s Torch
4 Apr 2024
Vladimir Kara-Murza, a renowned Russian journalist and democracy activist, has emerged as a significant figure in the fight against Vladimir Putin's regime f...
4 Apr 2024
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Opinion | Israel’s Elusive ‘Day After’
4 Apr 2024
The article discusses the uncertainty surrounding the "day after" the war in Gaza for Israel, with debates between the U.S. administration and the Israeli go...
4 Apr 2024
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Esther Coopersmith
2 Apr 2024
Esther Coopersmith, a prominent figure in Washington, DC, and a recipient of Moments Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, passed away, leaving a significant i...
2 Apr 2024
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For the Love of Judaism with Shai Held and Amy E. Schwartz
2 Apr 2024
Rabbi Shai Held, president of the Hadar Institute and author of "Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life," challenges the misconception th...
2 Apr 2024
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Wisdom Project | Joseph Werk, 97
1 Apr 2024
Joseph Werk, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor from New Jersey, has led a remarkable life of service and resilience. Fleeing Poland to Russia during World War...
1 Apr 2024
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Never Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste
1 Apr 2024
Tensions between the U.S. and Israel peaked recently when the U.S. allowed a UN Security Council resolution on a cease-fire to pass without veto, leading to ...
1 Apr 2024
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Beyond Greening: Jewish Responses to Climate Emergency
1 Apr 2024
American Jews are increasingly alarmed by climate change, with many viewing it as a top issue requiring urgent action. Jewish responses to the climate crisis...
1 Apr 2024
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Is a Two-State Solution for Israelis and Palestinians Still Possible? with Aaron David Miller, Ghaith al-Omari and Robert Siegel
28 Mar 2024
Middle East analysts Aaron David Miller, Ghaith al-Omari, and journalist Robert Siegel discuss the feasibility of a two-state solution for Israelis and Pales...
28 Mar 2024
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Israel’s Internal War
28 Mar 2024
The article discusses the ongoing internal conflict in Israel regarding the issue of drafting Haredi yeshiva students into the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). ...
28 Mar 2024
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Female, Funny and Fabulous with Felicia Madison, Ellen Sugarman and Jennifer Bardi
26 Mar 2024
Felicia Madison and Ellen Sugarman, both comedians, discuss their experiences entering the world of comedy after 50, incorporating their Jewish identity into...
26 Mar 2024
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What Do Students Want? Plus: UK Antisemitism and America’s Golden Age
25 Mar 2024
The Antisemitism Project newsletter discusses the rise of antisemitism in the UK, particularly in London, following events like the Hamas attack on Israel an...
25 Mar 2024
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Interview | Franklin Foer on the Golden Age of American Jews
21 Mar 2024
Franklin Foer, a writer for The Atlantic, discusses rising antisemitism affecting American Jews from both the left and the right in his article "The Golden A...
21 Mar 2024
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The Israeli Diaspora Finds A Voice
21 Mar 2024
The text discusses the critique of the marginalization of Israeli women writers in contemporary Hebrew fiction, attributing some of the bias to Jewish religi...
21 Mar 2024
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How to Remember: Holocaust Literature From Survivors’ Accounts to 3G
20 Mar 2024
The evolution of Holocaust literature spans three generations, from survivors (1G) to their children (2G) and now their grandchildren (3G). First-generation ...
20 Mar 2024
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From 1975 | “Remembering,” by Elie Wiesel
20 Mar 2024
Elie Wiesel reflects on the courage and tragedy of the young Jewish fighters in the Warsaw ghetto uprising, highlighting their isolation and the world's indi...
20 Mar 2024
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In Israel and Beyond, Hostages Freed by Hamas Share Their Stories
20 Mar 2024
During the October 7 attacks by Hamas, 253 civilians and IDF soldiers were abducted, with 112 hostages freed since then. Around 134 hostages are still though...
20 Mar 2024
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Analysis | After October 7, Holocaust Literature Will Never be the Same
20 Mar 2024
The article discusses how recent events, such as hostage situations and first-person accounts of trauma, have reshaped the landscape of Holocaust literature,...
20 Mar 2024
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It’s not a Conspiracy: The Jewish and Black Origins of the Skinhead Movement with Jacob Kornbluth, Eric K. Ward, Pan Nesbitt and Nadine Epstein
19 Mar 2024
The discussion delves into the origins of the Skinhead movement, debunking the misconception that it was always rooted in hate. Originating in London in the ...
19 Mar 2024
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Is Chuck Schumer Playing Bad Cop for Biden?
18 Mar 2024
Senator Chuck Schumer recently made a significant public statement calling for new elections in Israel amid concerns over the country's direction and leaders...
18 Mar 2024
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Diana Leygerman
15 Mar 2024
Diana Leygerman, a 41-year-old Democratic project manager and community activist from Warwick Township, PA, who identifies with the Reform Jewish denominatio...
15 Mar 2024
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Why You Should Stop Being Angry at RBG
14 Mar 2024
The article discusses the anger and criticism directed at late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for not retiring during President Obama's term, potentially allowi...
14 Mar 2024
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Am I The Shmuck?
12 Mar 2024
The article "Am I The Shmuck?" from Moment Magazine humorously explores moments in Jewish social situations where one may worry about coming across as a "shm...
12 Mar 2024
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B’Ivrit | Haredim, Gaza Coverage, Eurovision
12 Mar 2024
The Israeli media is currently focused on several key topics, including the debate over military service exemptions for members of the ultra-Orthodox communi...
12 Mar 2024