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Moment The Iran-Israel Showdown: What Does it Mean for Israel and the Middle East with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel 17 Jun
Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and veteran journalist Robert Siegel engage in a discussion about the recent developments in the Israel-Iran conflict,...
17 Jun
Moment B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Shifts to Public Service Mode, but Is All the Israel-Iran News True? 16 Jun
Israeli media has shifted into emergency mode following Israel's military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, acting as a crucial public safety resource ami...
16 Jun
Moment Anniversary Essay | Time Traveling with Moment 13 Jun
Nadine Epstein reflects on the evolution of Jewish time consciousness, highlighting how Jews simultaneously honor the past while staying wary of present and ...
13 Jun
Moment Opinion | Don’t Cheapen ‘Antisemitism’ 13 Jun
Dan Perry challenges the reflexive labeling of all hostility towards Jews as classic antisemitism, urging a nuanced understanding of different forms of anti-...
13 Jun
Moment Q&A: Ilan Berman on Iran, the Knesset and the Haredi Draft 12 Jun
The interview with Ilan Berman explores the ongoing tensions within Israeli politics regarding the Haredi draft and its impact on both domestic and internati...
12 Jun
Moment Opinion | Tranquility Will Have to Wait 12 Jun
Letty Cottin Pogrebin reflects on the progress and setbacks over the past fifty years concerning women's rights, Jewish identity, and Israeli politics. As a ...
12 Jun
Moment Opinion | Freedom for All? Trump Says Forget It 12 Jun
Sarah Posner critiques Donald Trump's disregard for the separation of church and state, focusing on his alignment with Christian nationalist perspectives tha...
12 Jun
Moment Moment Debate | Is Due Process Always Good For the Jews? 12 Jun
In a Moment magazine debate, Congressman Jamie Raskin and attorney William Choslovsky explore whether due process consistently benefits Jews. Raskin argues t...
12 Jun
Moment From the Editor | Hop in the Time Machine 12 Jun
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Moment magazine takes a nostalgic journey back to its origins in 1975, reflecting on its founders, including Leonard Fein ...
12 Jun
Moment Film Review | ‘Tatami’ 10 Jun
"Tatami," a film co-directed by Israeli Guy Nattiv and Iranian Zar Amr Ebrahimi, explores the intersection of sport and geopolitics through the story of Leil...
10 Jun
Moment Book Review | Everything Matters: A Surprising Take on Spirituality, Ethics and Daily Life 10 Jun
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz's book "Jewish Ethics: The 10 Greatest Ideas & 10 Leadership Lessons to Actualize Them" challenges traditional boundaries by integrat...
10 Jun
Moment Why Trump’s Terror Response Alarms Jews 9 Jun
The alarming rise in antisemitic violence, highlighted by recent attacks in Washington, D.C., and Boulder, CO, has galvanized the Jewish community to enhance...
9 Jun
Moment Analysis | Who Will Blink First, Israel or Hamas? 5 Jun
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas resembles a high-stakes game of chicken, with both sides waiting for the other to concede first amidst growing ...
5 Jun
Moment Cheesecake and Conflict 3 Jun
Megan Naftali reflects on her complex relationship with faith and family during the Jewish festival of Shavuot, set against a backdrop of personal loss and r...
3 Jun
Moment Is ‘Jew/Not a Jew’ Anyone’s Game? 2 Jun
The playful yet controversial "Jew, Not a Jew" sketch from Saturday Night Live, created by Al Franken in 1988, remains a fixture in the conversation about Je...
2 Jun
Moment An Israeli Journalist Reports from the Gulf 29 May
Nathan Guttman, an Israeli journalist and senior fellow at the Moment Institute, reflects on his rare experience reporting from the Gulf states during Presid...
29 May
Moment The Quest for Significance: What Truly Drives Human Behavior? with Arie W. Kruglanski and Dan Raviv 29 May
Arie W. Kruglanski and Dan Raviv, in their book "The Quest for Significance," delve into the universal human drive to lead a meaningful life, feeling respect...
29 May
Moment Good Immigrants, Bad Immigrants 27 May
The article discusses the historical and contemporary debates about immigration policies in the U.S., drawing parallels between past and present sentiments. ...
27 May
Moment A Strike at the Political Heart of Jewish America 26 May
In a devastating terror attack outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, two Israeli embassy staffers were killed. This act, committed by Elias Ro...
26 May
Moment Passing on Stories of Jewish Heritage, Culture and Identity with Richard Michelson and Amy E. Schwartz 23 May
Richard Michelson, an acclaimed writer and poet, utilizes children's books to explore and impart Jewish culture, values, and history. His works cover a diver...
23 May
Moment A Statement About the May 21, 2025, Washington, DC, Shooting from Moment Magazine Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein 22 May
In a poignant statement, Moment Magazine Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein responds to the tragic shooting of Sarah Milgrim and Yarn Lischinsky outside the Capi...
22 May
Moment Video | Eyewitness Aftermath: Capital Jewish Museum Shooting Leaves Two Dead 22 May
A tragic incident unfolded outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The perpetrator, Elias Rodriguez,...
22 May
Moment Interview | Eyewitness JoJo Drake Kalin on Shooting at Capital Jewish Museum 22 May
JoJo Drake Kalin, an event organizer at the Jewish Capital Museum, recounts the tragic incident where two young Israeli embassy employees, Yarn Lischinsky an...
22 May
Moment B’Ivrit | As Trump Cools, Israeli Media Struggle to Reset 19 May
Donald Trump's recent diplomatic tour has prompted significant reflection and recalibration within the Israeli media landscape. Israeli outlets are grappling...
19 May
Moment Jazz in Nazi Germany: The Music That Wouldn’t Die 18 May
Exploring the resilience of jazz in Nazi Germany, the piece highlights how music serves as a powerful form of resistance against oppressive regimes. Despite ...
18 May
Moment Music as Survival: Trumpeter Louis Bannet’s Chilling Ultimatum at Auschwitz 18 May
Louis Bannet, a renowned Dutch jazz trumpeter, found himself in the harrowing clutches of Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Facing an ultimatum to perform or f...
18 May
Moment Washington Signals Thaw with Syria; Druze in Israel and Syria Sound the Alarm 15 May
The recent violence against the Druze minority in Syria underscores the severe challenges they face amidst changing political dynamics. Following the spread ...
15 May
Moment Q&A | Rabbi Abraham Cooper to Visit Damascus as Trump Says He’ll Lift Sanctions on Syria 15 May
Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Rev. Johnnie Moore are planning a visit to Syria to evaluate the treatment of minorities amid a shift...
15 May
Moment It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s a Jewish Guy Playing Superman! 15 May
David Corenswet, a Jewish actor, is set to play Superman in the new DC Universe film directed by James Gunn, marking a historic first as the character's on-s...
15 May
Moment Searching for Levy Hideo 13 May
The article explores the unique life journey of Ian Levy, also known as Levy Hideo, an American Jew who became a celebrated Japanese novelist. Despite growin...
13 May
Moment The Power of Memory in Jewish Fiction —in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest with Richard Zimler 9 May
Memory is a vital element in Jewish fiction, serving as a crucial theme through which writers explore historical and personal narratives. At a Moment-Karma S...
9 May
Moment Behind the Velvet Curtain: Antisemitism in the Comedy World 7 May
Jewish comedians often face antisemitism in their professional environments, where what is intended as humor can devolve into hate speech. This phenomenon is...
7 May
Moment What’s Holding Up the Antisemitism Awareness Act? 5 May
The Antisemitism Awareness Act, aimed at adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism in evaluating anti-Israel protests in colleges, faces significant hurdl...
5 May
Moment Book Review | 1945 and Other Stories 2 May
Susan Rubin Suleiman reviews "1945 and Other Stories" by Hungarian author Gábor T. Szántó, translated for an English audience and offering poignant, compact ...
2 May
Moment The Liberators of Mauthausen 1 May
The article highlights the vital roles played by three American Jewish soldiers—Major Eugene Cohen, Jack Nowitz, and Benjamin Ferencz—in liberating and docum...
1 May
Moment A Wide-Open Conversation with David Amram, Musical Genius and Renaissance Man 29 Apr
Composer David Amram, at 94 years old, continues to enthrall audiences with his expansive legacy and future ambitions. During a conversation with jazz musici...
29 Apr
Moment Gaza Protest Movement Has a Message for Hamas 29 Apr
In a significant turn of events, a protest movement has emerged in Gaza, challenging the long-standing rule of Hamas. For several days, hundreds of Palestini...
29 Apr
Moment The Hidden Agenda: Banning Israel’s Arab Parties 28 Apr
The article examines a strategic effort by Israel's right-wing factions to disenfranchise Arab parties, which form a critical part of the opposition in Israe...
28 Apr
Moment From the Newsletter | Abe Foxman and Howard Lutnick: One’s Confident, the Other’s Concerned 25 Apr
At a recent Yom HaShoah ceremony at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Abe Foxman, former head of the Anti-Defamation League, expressed concerns about risin...
25 Apr
Moment The Holocaust in Serbia with Julie Brill and Amy E. Schwartz 24 Apr
Julie Brill, author of "Hidden in Plain Sight: A Family Memoir and the Untold Story of the Holocaust in Serbia," joins Amy E. Schwartz from Moment for a conv...
24 Apr
Moment Contentious Alliances and the Hostile State of Middle East Studies 23 Apr
The article delves into the controversial dynamics of Middle East studies and the broader political alliances surrounding antisemitism and Israeli politics. ...
23 Apr
Moment Eichmann in My Living Room 22 Apr
Anne-Marie Deutsch reflects on her childhood experience of watching the televised trial of Adolf Eichmann in 1961, which inadvertently introduced her to the ...
22 Apr
Moment From Seder to Smoke: A Passover Night Turned Nightmare for Josh Shapiro 21 Apr
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro experienced a harrowing attack on his home during Passover, which has raised concerns about antisemitism and political vio...
21 Apr
Moment The Antisemitism Awareness Act Is Back 21 Apr
The Antisemitism Awareness Act (AAA) has been reintroduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, aiming to define antisemitism to aid the Department of Education in investiga...
21 Apr
Moment Remembering the Holocaust After Eighty Years with Simon Schama, Hugo Macgregor and Robert Siegel 18 Apr
Eighty years after the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, historian Sir Simon Schama embarked on a poignant journey to former vibrant Jewish communities in Eu...
18 Apr
Moment MomentLive! Turns Five 17 Apr
MomentLive!, an initiative by the magazine \emph{Moment}, commemorates its fifth anniversary. Initially launched during the early days of the COVID-19 pandem...
17 Apr
Moment We Must Not Forsake Small Town Jewish Life 17 Apr
Rachel Isaacs reflects on her experience revitalizing Jewish life in the small town of Waterville, Maine, where she serves as a rabbi and is the founder of t...
17 Apr
Moment The Conversation 16 Apr
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...
16 Apr
Moment Jewish Word | Chaver: Friend or Lover? 16 Apr
Hebrew's use of "chaver," which ambiguously refers to both platonic friends and romantic partners, highlights cultural nuances in how Israelis define relatio...
16 Apr
Moment Poem | The Poem’s Journey 16 Apr
The tribute to Myra Sklarew, commemorating her remarkable career in poetry, highlights her work that explored Jewish identity, nature, and human history with...
16 Apr