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Moment Israel Today: A Wide-Open Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi and Amy E. Schwartz 2 May
Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, recently engaged in a conversation with Amy E. Schwartz, the Opinion and Bo...
2 May
Moment Verdi’s Nabucco in the Aftermath of October 7 1 May
The article discusses the impact of Verdi's opera "Nabucco" in the aftermath of a significant event that occurred on October 7th. It suggests that the opera'...
1 May
Moment Jewish and Palestinian Teens Write—and Brave the United States—Together 30 Apr
Israeli and Palestinian teens, including both Jewish and Arab participants, engage in a ten-day trip to the United States to share their writing and promote ...
30 Apr
Moment Opinion | What’s Wrong with This Picture? 29 Apr
The article discusses a controversial award-winning photograph showing the body of Shani Louk, a German-Israeli woman kidnapped and murdered by Hamas, being ...
29 Apr
Moment A Jewish Activist Remembers Surviving a Bombing Raid in Nazi Germany 29 Apr
In this 2015 article, a Jewish activist reflects on her experiences surviving a bombing raid in Nazi Germany as a child, including the loss of family members...
29 Apr
Moment Survivors of the Nova Music Festival Dance, Honor and Heal 26 Apr
In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, where over 300 lives were lost, survivors have turned to the trance mus...
26 Apr
Moment The Mystery of the Cairo Codex: On the Trail of an Ancient Manuscript 26 Apr
For nearly 1,000 years, the Cairo Codex, an illuminated Hebrew manuscript held by the Karaites in Cairo, mysteriously disappeared. The Codex contained meticu...
26 Apr
Moment From the Newsletter | Moment Wins First Place from Religion News Association! 26 Apr
Moment Magazine won two major First Place prizes from the Religion News Association for Magazine Overall Excellence for its Artificial Intelligence issue, wh...
26 Apr
Moment Poem | The Leaves 25 Apr
In this poem by Rachel Mennies titled "The Leaves," she reflects on solitude and resilience through the metaphor of leaves facing challenges. Mennies contemp...
25 Apr
Moment The Conversation 25 Apr
Fania Oz-Salzberger's column on humanist Zionism in Moment magazine gained significant attention and praise for offering a nuanced perspective on Zionism in ...
25 Apr
Moment Would You Send Your Jewish Child to a U.S. College? 25 Apr
The article discusses concerns about rising antisemitism and anti-Zionism on American college campuses since October 7, as gathered from Reddit users. Respon...
25 Apr
Moment Spice Box | L’door-to-Door 25 Apr
The text mentions "Spice Box | Ldoor-to-Door" with snippets like "Send your unmarked original newspaper clippings, curiosities and photographs to editor@mome...
25 Apr
Moment Still Life Photo Exhibit Destroyed by Hamas Is Restored—Mostly 22 Apr
Israeli photographer Osnat Ben Dov's still-life photo exhibit, "Shadow of a Passing Bird," featured images of everyday objects destroyed by Hamas in October....
22 Apr
Moment Eight Modern Additions to the Seder Plate 19 Apr
During Passover, the seder plate traditionally includes items like parsley, bitter herbs, charoset, a shank bone, and an egg, but there are modern additions ...
19 Apr
Moment REGISTER: The New World of Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism on Campus with Sarah Breger and Sharon Nazarian – Thursday, April 25, 2024 19 Apr
Sarah Breger and Dr. Sharon Nazarian will be discussing the rise of anti-Zionism and antisemitism on college campuses in a conversation hosted by Moment maga...
19 Apr
Moment Antisemitism and Iranian Influence in the Americas 18 Apr
The newsletter discusses the rising antisemitism in Latin America, particularly fueled by Iranian influence and its proxy Hezbollah. Various incidents such a...
18 Apr
Moment Israel, Iran and the Dangers of a Wider War with Aaron David Miller, Robin Wright, and Robert Siegel 18 Apr
Middle East analysts Aaron David Miller, Robin Wright, and Robert Siegel discussed the recent drone and missile attacks by Iran on Israel and the potential i...
18 Apr
Moment Jeff Michaels: Concerned About America’s Economy 17 Apr
Jeff Michaels, a 54-year-old hedge-fund portfolio manager from Mountain Lakes, NJ, and a Conservative Jew, expresses concern about America's economy under bo...
17 Apr
Moment Introducing the 2024 Jewish Political Voices Project 17 Apr
The 2024 Jewish Political Voices Project aims to explore the diverse political views within the American Jewish community beyond traditional election coverag...
17 Apr
Moment Jaclyn Best: Walking on Eggshells Over Palestine 17 Apr
Jaclyn Best, a 32-year-old synagogue administrator from Boulder, CO, and a Renewal Jew, shares her struggles navigating discussions around Israel and Palesti...
17 Apr
Moment Chesky Blau: Leaning Away From a Democratic Vote 17 Apr
Chesky Blau, an Orthodox Hasidic Rabbi from Brooklyn, NY, is leaning towards the Republican party despite being a registered Democrat. He notes significant s...
17 Apr
Moment The U.S. Constitution: Pragmatism versus Textualism on the Supreme Court with Justice Stephen Breyer and Robert Siegel 17 Apr
Justice Stephen Breyer, who recently retired from the Supreme Court after 28 years, contrasts the judicial philosophies of pragmatism and textualism in his b...
17 Apr
Moment Susan Rupright: May Not Vote for President 16 Apr
Susan Rupright, a 78-year-old retired foundation director from Valdosta, GA, expresses uncertainty about voting in the 2024 presidential election due to her ...
16 Apr
Moment Jeff Solomon: October 7 Increased his Support of Biden 16 Apr
Jeff Solomon, a 78-year-old retired foundation director from Miami, FL, shares his increased support for Joe Biden following the October 7 terror attacks, em...
16 Apr
Moment Josh Mandelbaum: Continued Support for Biden 16 Apr
Josh Mandelbaum, an environmental attorney and city councilmember from Des Moines, IA, is a Democratic Party member, Reform Jewish denomination, and self-ide...
16 Apr
Moment Leah Kiser: Concerned About Women’s Rights 16 Apr
Leah Kiser, a 55-year-old bookkeeper from Lexington, KY, expresses disillusionment with the progressive left following the October 7 terror attacks, particul...
16 Apr
Moment Ushi Teitelbaum: Longing for Economic Stability 16 Apr
Ushi Teitelbaum, an Orthodox Jewish Republican residing in Brooklyn, expresses concern over rising antisemitism, emphasizing the importance of economic stabi...
16 Apr
Moment Diana Leygerman: Against Censorship in Schools 16 Apr
Diana Leygerman, a 41-year-old Democratic Jewish activist from Warwick Township, PA, is concerned about censorship in schools, particularly after a Republica...
16 Apr
Moment Abby Schachter: Wanting More College Involvement in Society 16 Apr
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
Moment Meirav Solomon: Biden is the Only Moral Answer 16 Apr
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
Moment Aaron Weissman: Fighting for Democracy 16 Apr
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
Moment David Guttenberg: Becoming a Zionist 16 Apr
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
Moment Deborah Pardes: Becoming a One-Issue Jewish Voter 16 Apr
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
Moment Don Cohen: More Security is Needed for Jews 16 Apr
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
Moment Nina Stanley: “This could be our last election” 16 Apr
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
Moment Deb Kolodny: Recognizing a Climate Catastrophe 16 Apr
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
Moment Adam Witkov: Saddened by the Lack of Jewish Support 16 Apr
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
Moment Eva R. Cohen: There is a Lack of Empathy for Israel 16 Apr
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
Moment Iran Tests the U.S.-Israel Alliance 15 Apr
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
Moment Talk of the Table | The Versatile, Vengeful, Volatile Onion 15 Apr
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
Moment Book Review | An Ancient Book Illuminates Our Troubled Times 15 Apr
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
Moment Book Review | Ukraine’s Zelensky, Warts and All 15 Apr
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
Moment David Wolkinson: Prioritizing National Security 12 Apr
David Wolkinson, an Orthodox Jewish real estate investor and Republican-leaning voter, emphasizes national security as his top priority in politics, expressi...
12 Apr
Moment Connecting Jewish Identity with Jewish Values with Donniel Hartman and Sarah Breger 11 Apr
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
Moment Letter From Dearborn | Scenes From the Heart of Arab America 11 Apr
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
Moment Opinion | At Israeli Seders, Pick Your Pharaoh 11 Apr
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
Moment Jewish Word | Doikayt: The Jewish Left Is Here 11 Apr
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
Moment Opinion Interview with Daniel Klaidman | Are Threats Eroding Our Politics? 11 Apr
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
Moment Visual Moment | Depicting Devastation 11 Apr
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
Moment B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Covers Anniversary of a Half-Year at War 9 Apr
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