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What American Jews and Muslims Can Learn from One Another with Samuel Heilman, Mucahit Bilici, Sarah Breger and Zainab Khan
6 Oct
In a panel discussion, professors Samuel Heilman and Mucaht Bilici discuss their book, "Following Similar Paths: What American Jews and Muslims Can Learn fro...
6 Oct
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Q&A | The War in Lebanon with Hanin Ghaddar
6 Oct
Hanin Ghaddar discusses the impact of the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, focusing on the toll it is taking on civilians and the significant weakening of Hezbol...
6 Oct
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A Day of Love & Darkness
6 Oct
On October 7, 2023, Oren Kessler and his partner Clara faced a bittersweet juxtaposition of personal joy and national tragedy on their wedding day. Their mic...
6 Oct
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What Is Zionism?
1 Oct
The article presents a dialogue between an anti-Zionist and a Zionist, exploring the complexities and diverse perspectives on Zionism. It touches on historic...
1 Oct
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The Iran-Israel Face-Off with Roya Hakakian and Nadine Epstein
1 Oct
Roya Hakakian, a public scholar and author, joins Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein to explore the complex dynamics of Iran's hostility towards Israel. T...
1 Oct
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The Iran-Israel Face-Off with Roya Hakakian and Nadine Epstein
1 Oct
Roya Hakakian and Nadine Epstein delve into the complex relationship between Iran and Israel, exploring the longstanding animosity from Iran's government tow...
1 Oct
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B’Ivrit | The Elimination of Hassan Nasrallah
30 Sep
Israeli media recently marked the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with celebrations, highlighting a shift towards more involved and patrio...
30 Sep
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Visual Moment | The Little Boat that Could: Resistance and Rescue in Denmark
30 Sep
The article highlights the extraordinary role of the Gerda III, a small Danish workboat, in the rescue of Danish Jews during the Holocaust. In October 1943, ...
30 Sep
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Jimmy Carter: The Great “Jewish” President with Stuart Eizenstat and Nadine Epstein
30 Sep
This discussion focuses on the complex and impactful legacy of President Jimmy Carter, particularly in relation to the Jewish community. Despite initial tens...
30 Sep
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Talk of the Table | The Stew of Seven Tastes
30 Sep
The Millers, a Nash Didan family, cherish the Stew of Seven Tastes at their Rosh Hashanah table, maintaining a unique culinary tradition from Jews of the Lak...
30 Sep
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The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: Key Takeaways
27 Sep
Amidst the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, the Middle East faces the potential of a broader conflict as tensions rise between Israel and Hezbollah...
27 Sep
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Poem | “Leadership”
27 Sep
Robert Pinsky's poem "Leadership" explores the nuances of influence and authority through a vivid scene set in a youthful bar environment. The poem consists ...
27 Sep
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Ask the Rabbis | Is God the Ultimate Strongman?
27 Sep
In this installment of "Ask the Rabbis" centered on whether God is the ultimate strongman, various Jewish denominations explore dimensions of God's persona t...
27 Sep
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Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
27 Sep
The Moment Debate explores whether Jews can flourish under authoritarian regimes, featuring perspectives from historian Diana Pinto and political theorist Mi...
27 Sep
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The Fight to Save the Hostages Isn’t Over with Vered Guttman and Jennifer Bardi
27 Sep
Vered Guttman, Israeli-American chef and activist, has been fervently working to keep attention on the hostages kidnapped during the Hamas attack in Israel a...
27 Sep
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The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: What’s happening inside Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan and Iran with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
26 Sep
As tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, the Middle East is on the brink of potential widespread conflict. This discussion with Middle East analyst...
26 Sep
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Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?
25 Sep
At a recent gathering of Jewish Republican donors, former President Donald Trump, introduced by Miriam Adelson, addressed issues of antisemitism, promising s...
25 Sep
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Fighting Antisemitism…with Antisemitism?
25 Sep
The article examines former President Donald Trump's remarks at a Jewish Republican donors' event, where he emphasized his support for Israel and issued a co...
25 Sep
Moment
A Rare View of Chagall’s Decorative Arts
25 Sep
Marc Chagall's latest exhibition in Vilnius, Lithuania, highlights his lesser-known work in decorative arts alongside Picasso and Max Ernst. Dominated by Cha...
25 Sep
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The Israel-Hezbollah Showdown: What’s Happening Inside Israel, Lebanon, Gaza, Jordan and Iran with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
25 Sep
Amid rising tensions on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack, the region is on the brink of intensified conflict involving Israel and Hezbo...
25 Sep
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The Covenant Between God and Humanity with Rabbi Irving Greenberg and Amy E. Schwartz
25 Sep
Rabbi Irving Greenberg, a prominent figure in Modern Orthodox and post-Holocaust theology, explores an innovative interpretation of the covenant between God ...
25 Sep
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Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?
25 Sep
Judy Klitsner, a respected educator and author, explores the complex portrayal of power in the Tanach, emphasizing the dangers of absolute authority in human...
25 Sep
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Interview | To & Fro Is a Conversation between Kafka and Midrash
23 Sep
Leah Hager Cohen's novel, "To & Fro," ingeniously intertwines the lives of two twelve-year-old girls, Ani and Annamae, through a dual narrative that challeng...
23 Sep
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Lochs and Bagels: A Trip to Jewish Scotland
23 Sep
Jewish life in Scotland boasts a rich history dating back to the 1600s, with vibrant communities primarily in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Notably, the Giffnock Ne...
23 Sep
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When Miriam Calls
23 Sep
At an Israeli-American Council (IAC) conference, Donald Trump courted Jewish American voters and drew ire from much of the Jewish community with remarks perc...
23 Sep
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From the Newsletter | Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment
20 Sep
Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment is a remarkable exhibition at the National Gallery of Art celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist e...
20 Sep
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JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End
18 Sep
In this opinion roundup from Moment, contributors express varied perspectives on the political landscape as the next U.S. presidential election approaches. C...
18 Sep
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Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
18 Sep
Reflecting on the ongoing conflict Israel faces, particularly in Gaza, Shmuel Rosner explores the multifaceted timeline of wars, how they evolve, and the sob...
18 Sep
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Opinion | How Long Does a War Take?
18 Sep
Reflecting on the often unpredictable duration of conflicts, Shmuel Rosner discusses the challenges Israel faces one year after its latest war began on Octob...
18 Sep
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Opinion | I’m Done With Concessions
18 Sep
Naomi Ragen, an Israeli novelist, reflects on her disillusionment with political concessions made by Israel over the decades. She recounts her journey from o...
18 Sep
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Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
18 Sep
Fania Oz-Salzberger, an Israeli essayist, delves into Israeli perspectives on the U.S. presidential election, highlighting the significant support for Donald...
18 Sep
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Opinion | Yehuda Kurtzer On The New Jewish Divide
18 Sep
Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, discusses the increasing polarization within the American Jewish community, particularly around th...
18 Sep
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Jewish Word | ‘Momala’ of the Year
18 Sep
At a brunch during the Democratic National Convention, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, a California assembly member, embraced the term "Momala" for Vice President Kamal...
18 Sep
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From the Editor | Staring Down An Unknown Future
18 Sep
Reflecting on her father's 1943 yearbook, Nadine Epstein draws parallels between the uncertainties faced during World War II and those of the present day. Sh...
18 Sep
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Deborah Pardes: I’m Not a One Issue Voter
18 Sep
Deborah Pardes, a politically active unaffiliated Jewish voter in Los Angeles, shares her nuanced perspectives on the upcoming 2024 election, highlighting he...
18 Sep
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Jaclyn Best: Will Kamala Change Policy on Israel?
17 Sep
Jaclyn Best, a 32-year-old synagogue administrator from Boulder, Colorado, shares her perspectives on Kamala Harris's potential presidency in terms of U.S. p...
17 Sep
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Josh Mandelbaum: Trump’s Negativity
17 Sep
Josh Mandelbaum, a Democratic city councilmember and environmental attorney in Des Moines, shares his political perspectives in an interview for Moment Magaz...
17 Sep
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Abby Schachter: A Foreign Policy Election
17 Sep
Abby Schachter, a Republican Orthodox Jew from Pittsburgh, shares her perspective on the 2024 U.S. presidential election in an interview with Moment Magazine...
17 Sep
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Leah Kiser: A Trump Election Would Mortally Wound Democracy
17 Sep
Leah Kiser, a 55-year-old bookkeeper from Lexington, Kentucky, shares her concerns about the potential re-election of Donald Trump in an interview for Moment...
17 Sep
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Deb Kolodny: Hopeful for the Democratic Agenda
17 Sep
Deb Kolodny, a consultant and freelance rabbi affiliated with the Jewish Renewal movement, shares her optimism for a Kamala Harris presidency in a Moment Mag...
17 Sep
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Eva R. Cohen: Positive and Forward-Looking
17 Sep
Eva R. Cohen, a 36-year-old rabbinical student and leader of a Humanistic Jewish congregation in Minneapolis, shares her political perspectives on the upcomi...
17 Sep
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Adam Witkov: Undecided, but Definitely Not Trump
17 Sep
Adam Witkov, a Milwaukee-based attorney and participant in Moments Jewish Political Voices Project, discusses his electoral indecision but firm stance agains...
17 Sep
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Diana Leygerman: Trump Would be a Disaster for American and for Israel
17 Sep
Diana Leygerman, a Democratic voter from Pennsylvania, shares her political views in an interview for Moment Magazine's Jewish Political Voices Project. She ...
17 Sep
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Meirav Solomon: Harris the Only Choice on Israel
17 Sep
Meirav Solomon, a 21-year-old student from Raleigh, NC, expresses her support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 election, citing Harris's potential to r...
17 Sep
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Don Cohen: Trump is a Nonstarter
17 Sep
Don Cohen, a retired Jewish community relations professional from Michigan, shares his political views as part of Moment's Jewish Political Voices Project. A...
17 Sep
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David Wolkinson: Concerns About Kamala Over Israel
17 Sep
David Wolkinson, a 44-year-old Orthodox Jewish Republican from Florida, expresses deep concerns about the Democratic Party's approach to Israel, particularly...
17 Sep
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Chesky Blau: A Different Roller Coaster
17 Sep
Chesky Blau, an Orthodox Rabbi and health-care contractor from Brooklyn, discusses his political views and concerns in a Moment Magazine interview. Leaning t...
17 Sep
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Nina Stanley: Democracy on the Ballot
17 Sep
Nina Stanley, a 73-year-old retired nurse from Ohio, shares her political perspectives as part of Moment's Jewish Political Voices Project. A committed Democ...
17 Sep
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Jeff Michaels: Reluctantly Voting for the Democratic Ticket
17 Sep
Jeff Michaels, a 56-year-old Conservative Jewish hedge-fund manager from New Jersey, reluctantly plans to vote for the Democratic ticket in 2024. Although di...
17 Sep
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Aaron Weissman: Democracy on the Brink
17 Sep
Aaron Weissman, a 53-year-old restaurateur from Great Falls, Montana, shares his perspective on the upcoming U.S. presidential election and its implications ...
17 Sep