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Moment From Theodor Herzl to David Ben-Gurion: Humanist Zionism Lives on Today with Fania Oz-Salzberger and Sarah Breger 13 Feb
In this essay, Fania Oz-Salzberger, a history professor, declares herself a humanist Zionist despite the challenges faced by Zionism. She discusses the visio...
13 Feb
Moment A Human Lens: Teaching the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through Film 12 Feb
Meital Orr, a professor at Georgetown University, teaches a course titled "Re-examining the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Literature and Film" that explore...
12 Feb
Moment Q&A | Genocide Scholar Mike Brand on the ICJ Ruling 8 Feb
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a preliminary ruling finding the charge of genocide against Israel plausible, in response to a case broug...
8 Feb
Moment Profile | Is Aharon Barak Still Israel’s Most Maverick Judge? 8 Feb
Aharon Barak, the former justice of the Israeli Supreme Court, is a controversial figure known for revolutionizing the role of the court and expanding its po...
8 Feb
Moment Explainer | Judges to Watch as South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel Unfolds at the ICJ 8 Feb
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to prove its compliance with international law to prevent a genocide in Gaza in a case brought by...
8 Feb
Moment On the Record | Which Israeli Politicians Are Being Accused of Incitement of Genocide at the ICJ? 8 Feb
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ruled that Israel must make efforts to prevent genocidal actions towards Palestinians, following a complaint fil...
8 Feb
Moment Court Issues New Ruling Over Chabad World Headquarters 7 Feb
The New York Court of Appeals has ruled on the ownership of the Chabad World Headquarters, known as 770, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, which could determine th...
7 Feb
Moment The Short Leap from Antiscience to Antisemitism with Peter Hotez and Jennifer Bardi 6 Feb
This article discusses the disturbing trend of blaming Jews for the COVID-19 vaccines. From historical scapegoating to modern conspiracy theories, Jews have ...
6 Feb
Moment From the Newsletter | Is Context Everything? 5 Feb
This article discusses the debate surrounding whether students should be disciplined for chanting the slogan "From the river to the sea." The author initiall...
5 Feb
Moment Ben Gvir Boldly Puts Bibi—and Biden—in a Bind 5 Feb
Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right cabinet minister in Israel, openly criticizes President Joe Biden for his support of humanitarian aid to Palestine. Ben-Gvir and...
5 Feb
Moment Israel Dispatch | The Hostage Dilemma: Is There Really No Price Bibi Will Pay? 5 Feb
As the fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, there is growing doubt about Israel's ability to decisively defeat and destroy Hamas. The families of the...
5 Feb
Moment Ask the Rabbis | Does Jewish Wisdom Offer Help in Coping with Depression? 1 Feb
In a discussion about coping with depression from a Jewish perspective, different rabbis offer their insights. One rabbi emphasizes the importance of moving ...
1 Feb
Moment What Three Words Describe Your Judaism? 1 Feb
In a discussion forum on Reddit, participants were asked to describe their Jewish observance in three words and share what it means to them. Some of the resp...
1 Feb
Moment Spice Box | Bottoms Up 1 Feb
This brief post titled "Spice Box | Bottoms Up" from Moment Magazine simply consists of a title and three short reader submissions with no further content. T...
1 Feb
Moment The Conversation 1 Feb
This article features various letters from readers discussing different topics. One letter discusses the role of Alfred Freedman, a Jewish psychiatrist, in d...
1 Feb
Moment Wisdom Project | Lusia Milch, 92: “Doing Nothing Is Not Acceptable” 31 Jan
Lusia Milch, a 92-year-old Holocaust survivor, shares her experiences and commitment to Holocaust education and fighting antisemitism. She recounts her child...
31 Jan
Moment Red Sea Rebels: Yemen and the Houthis with Michael Knights and Nadine Epstein 31 Jan
This discussion focuses on the threat posed by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Houthis have launched missiles at both Israel and US ships in t...
31 Jan
Moment ICJ Decision Puts Ball in Bibi’s Court: Israel Must Show It’s Complying with International Law 30 Jan
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has declared that Israel must take measures to prevent genocide against the Palestinian people during its war in Gaz...
30 Jan
Moment The Soul of Israel: Lost in Translation with Daniel Gordis and Amy E. Schwartz 30 Jan
In this discussion, Daniel Gordis and Amy E. Schwartz explore the question of whether American Jews can fully understand the experience of Israelis living in...
30 Jan
Moment New French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Is No Stranger to Prejudice 29 Jan
Gabriel Attal, the new French Prime Minister, is the country's first openly gay prime minister and the fifth of Jewish ancestry. His appointment comes at a t...
29 Jan
Moment Poem | Kaddish for the Living 26 Jan
In the poem "Kaddish for the Living," the author explores the experience of facing her mother's dementia with both tenderness and grief. The poem reflects on...
26 Jan
Moment Protected: Poetry | Conversation, by Nina Pick 26 Jan
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26 Jan
Moment How A Set of Twins Survived the Holocaust Together with Michael Berenbaum and Marion Ein Lewin 25 Jan
Marion Ein Lewin and her twin brother Steven Hess share their experiences of surviving the Holocaust together in Bergen-Belsen before being liberated and imm...
25 Jan
Moment Interview | Laziza Dalil on Teaching Moroccan Jewish Heritage 24 Jan
In this interview, Laziza Dalil discusses her work in promoting Moroccan Jewish heritage and interfaith dialogue. Dalil grew up in Morocco with Jewish classm...
24 Jan
Moment Memoir | International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the Danish Rescue 24 Jan
As International Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, the author reflects on her family's escape from Nazi Germany to Denmark and the Danish rescue of Jews ...
24 Jan
Moment Tu B’Shvat: A Birthday for the Trees 23 Jan
Tu B'Shvat is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Earth, trees, and the arrival of spring. The holiday originated from the Torah's requirement that farmers ...
23 Jan
Moment Muslim and Arab Voices Against Bigotry 23 Jan
The text highlights the voices of Muslim and Arab individuals who are speaking out against antisemitism and extremism. Zainab Khan, a Muslim American activis...
23 Jan
Moment The Importance of Storytelling in the Black and Jewish Communities with Eric K. Ward, Nadine Epstein, Adam Mansbach and Langston Collin Wilkins 23 Jan
In this discussion, Eric K. Ward, Nadine Epstein, Adam Mansbach, and Langston Collin Wilkins explore the significance of storytelling and folklore in both th...
23 Jan
Moment Fania Oz-Salzberger Reads ‘A Quick Guide To Zionism In Hard Times’ 23 Jan
Fania Oz-Salzberger, a prominent Israeli scholar, discusses the book "A Quick Guide to Zionism in Hard Times" in an interview with Moment Magazine. She highl...
23 Jan
Moment Who Will Lead the Priestesses? 23 Jan
The Kohenet Hebrew Priestess Institute (KHPI) announced that it will close its doors in the fall of 2023. Since its founding in 2005, KHPI has trained and or...
23 Jan
Moment Will Congress Pressure Israel? 22 Jan
Bernie Sanders' proposed bill to condition U.S. military aid to Israel was defeated, but it sparked a discussion about Israel's actions in the Gaza war. Sand...
22 Jan
Moment From 2016 | How The Black Lives Matter and Palestinian Movements Converged 22 Jan
This 2016 article explores the convergence of the Black Lives Matter movement and the Palestinian cause. It describes how activists in the US and Europe have...
22 Jan
Moment Duckworth: Life as a Unity 19 Jan
The University of Chicago is celebrating the installation of Ruth Duckworth's mural, "Clouds Over Lake Michigan," at its Regenstein Library. Duckworth, a cer...
19 Jan
Moment Q&A | The Israel-Hamas War: Updates and Analysis (Part 3) with Aaron David Miller 19 Jan
The objectives of Israel in the Israel-Hamas war remain the same: to degrade Hamas' military infrastructure, kill its senior leaders, and rescue the hostages...
19 Jan
Moment Shifting Identities after September 11th and October 7th with Dean Obeidallah and Max Brooks 19 Jan
Dean Obeidallah and Max Brooks discuss the experiences of Arab and Muslim Americans after 9/11 and assimilated Jews in the wake of the October 7 attack on Is...
19 Jan
Moment Interview: Pink Pancake’s Jewish Drag Journey 18 Jan
In an interview with Moment Magazine, drag artist Michael Witkes, also known as Pink Pancake, discusses his one-woman drag show, "Today You Are a Man!" The s...
18 Jan
Moment The Courage of Eric K. Ward 17 Jan
Eric K. Ward, a Black community organizer, has spent decades infiltrating and researching white nationalist groups. He discovered that antisemitism is a foun...
17 Jan
Moment The Courage of Eric K. Ward 17 Jan
Eric K. Ward, a Black community organizer and expert on authoritarian movements and hate groups, has spent over 30 years infiltrating white nationalist group...
17 Jan
Moment Tel Aviv Dispatch | A Beloved Bookstore in the Before and After 17 Jan
Halpers Books, a beloved English bookstore in Tel Aviv, serves as a gathering place for the city's English-speaking diaspora. Yosef Halper, the owner and aut...
17 Jan
Moment From the Editor | Must We Harden Our Hearts? 17 Jan
The editor reflects on conversations about Israel and Palestine, pointing out the difficulty in acknowledging the suffering of the other side without comprom...
17 Jan
Moment Visual Moment | A Cinematic Window on the Conflict 16 Jan
Literary and film critic Meital Orr argues that films can provide a nuanced understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by capturing the perspectives o...
16 Jan
Moment Black-Jewish Relations: Coming Together to Fight Racism and Antisemitism with Rochelle L. Ford and Nadine Epstein 16 Jan
The article discusses the importance of repairing Black-Jewish relations in light of current tensions and the rise of racism and antisemitism. It highlights ...
16 Jan
Moment Moment Debate | Should Students Be Disciplined for Chanting “From the River to the Sea”? 15 Jan
The debate focuses on whether students should be disciplined for chanting "From the river to the sea." Charles Asher Small argues that the chant, which is se...
15 Jan
Moment Opinion | Serious Leadership Means Standing Together 15 Jan
In this piece, Eric K. Ward, an activist and recipient of an Inspirational and Leadership Award, explains how the core of white nationalism is rooted in anti...
15 Jan
Moment Book Review | She Came, She Sang, She Conquered 14 Jan
Barbra Streisand, the iconic Jewish singer and actress, has released an epic 992-page autobiography titled "Streisand by Streisand." The book offers a deep d...
14 Jan
Moment Book Review | When an Adored Villain Gets His Day in Court 14 Jan
Two new books, "Judgment at Tokyo" by Gary J. Bass and "France on Trial" by Julian Jackson, explore historic trials of national leaders deemed guilty of war ...
14 Jan
Moment Book Review | When an Adored Villain Gets His Day in Court 14 Jan
This book review discusses two new books that explore historic trials involving national leaders accused of wartime crimes. "Judgment at Tokyo" by Gary J. Ba...
14 Jan
Moment Opinion | Right Now, The Political is Personal 14 Jan
The author discusses the concept of "The Personal is Political" and its impact on feminist movements in the past. They point out that this concept is now bei...
14 Jan
Moment Opinion | Yes, Context Matters 14 Jan
This opinion piece discusses the issue of campus antisemitism and the question of whether certain speech should be protected under free speech or subject to ...
14 Jan
Moment Mood | In Israel, October Never Ended 12 Jan
This article describes the ongoing sense of dread and insecurity in Israel since October 7, when Hamas launched a brutal attack on the country, resulting in ...
12 Jan