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Harris-Walz Waltz Shines Spotlight on Holocaust Education
16 Aug 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's background in geography education and Holocaust studies came to the fore as he was named as Vice President Kamala Harris' runni...
16 Aug 2024
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No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish
12 Aug 2024
Chappell Roan, originally Kayleigh Amstutz, is a rising music star often mistaken for Jewish despite having a conservative Christian upbringing. This specula...
12 Aug 2024
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No, Chappell Roan Is Not Jewish
12 Aug 2024
Chappell Roan, whose real name is Kayleigh Amstutz, has recently gained significant popularity as a singer but despite rumors and speculation, she is not Jew...
12 Aug 2024
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From the Newsletter | Could Retaliatory Attack Arrive on Tisha B’Av?
9 Aug 2024
Western intelligence sources mentioned by Sky News Arabia suggested that Iran and Hezbollah might launch a retaliatory attack on Israel on Tisha B'Av, August...
9 Aug 2024
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Analysis | After a Historic Exchange of Prisoners, What’s Next?
9 Aug 2024
Following a recent historic prisoner exchange in Russia, where political prisoners like Vladimir Kara-Murza, Andrei Pivovarov, and Ilya Yashin were released,...
9 Aug 2024
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Red Sea Rebels: Yemen and the Houthis with Michael Knights and Nadine Epstein
9 Aug 2024
Michael Knights from The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Nadine Epstein, the Editor-in-Chief of Moment Magazine, discuss the threat posed by th...
9 Aug 2024
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Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today
8 Aug 2024
The text discusses the significance of Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, primarily due to t...
8 Aug 2024
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Tisha B’Av and its Ripples Today
8 Aug 2024
As we approach Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning marking the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem by the Babylonians and Romans respectively,...
8 Aug 2024
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The Story of JVP, a Divisively Jewish Voice for Peace
5 Aug 2024
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), founded in 1996 by Julia Caplan, Julie Iny, and Rachel Eisner, emerged in response to political events in Israel. Over the year...
5 Aug 2024
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B’Ivrit | Israeli Media Analyzes Different Reactions to Terrorist Assassinations
5 Aug 2024
Israeli media outlets analyzed the reactions to recent terrorist assassinations, highlighting a mix of pride and concern among the public. While newspapers l...
5 Aug 2024
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Sarah Levy Isn’t the First Jewish Rugby Player at the Olympics
5 Aug 2024
Sarah Levy, the first Jewish woman on the U.S. rugby team, made her mark at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, contributing to the team's bronze medal win. Levy's s...
5 Aug 2024
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Swaps, Assassins and What Comes Next
2 Aug 2024
A prisoner exchange involving Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Vladimir Kara-Murza is highlighted as the largest since the Cold War, with negotiations invo...
2 Aug 2024
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Ask the Rabbis | How Do We Balance Civility With Disapproval For Others’ Politics?
31 Jul 2024
In a discussion on balancing civility with disapproval for others' politics among rabbis representing various Jewish denominations, key points emerged: highl...
31 Jul 2024
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What Should We Call the Golan Heights?
31 Jul 2024
Following a Hezbollah rocket attack in the Golan Heights, the international community remains divided over the region's status, with Israel officially annexi...
31 Jul 2024
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Not Your Father’s Jewish Mother with Rebecca Goldstein, Yael Goldstein-Love and Amy E. Schwartz—in celebration of the Moment-Karma Short Fiction Contest
31 Jul 2024
Rebecca Goldstein and Yael Goldstein-Love, both acclaimed novelists, engage in a conversation with Moment Book and Opinion Editor Amy E. Schwartz about the c...
31 Jul 2024
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Spice Box | Own it
30 Jul 2024
The text is a brief announcement from Moment Magazine inviting readers to submit original newspaper clippings, curiosities, and photographs to be featured in...
30 Jul 2024
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Poem | PRISONER Z
30 Jul 2024
"Prisoner Z" is a poem that paints a dystopian picture of a world filled with unrest and oppression, drawing parallels to current real-world events in countr...
30 Jul 2024
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The Conversation
30 Jul 2024
The article discusses the concept of "doikayt" among young progressive Jews in the U.S., which embraces diaspora awareness and criticizes Israeli policies in...
30 Jul 2024
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Assessing Netanyahu’s Not-So-Great DC Trip
29 Jul 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, DC, particularly his address to Congress, was marked by a lack of outreach to Democrats and ...
29 Jul 2024
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Ushi Teitelbaum: Democratic Excitement Over Kamala
26 Jul 2024
Ushi Teitelbaum, a 26-year-old Orthodox Jew and Republican from Brooklyn, NY, expresses skepticism about Vice President Kamala Harris's effectiveness, noting...
26 Jul 2024
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Looking for a Middle Around the Edges of Bibi’s Visit
25 Jul 2024
During Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the U.S. Congress, which included strong statements against protestors, there were simultaneous d...
25 Jul 2024
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Overnight Shift
25 Jul 2024
The Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest was established in 2000 to honor Jewish short fiction writers, with the 2023 stories judged by Reb...
25 Jul 2024
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The Sound that Turtles Make
25 Jul 2024
Rabbi Gershon Edelman grapples with grief and guilt after the sudden passing of his wife, Rebbetzin Freeda Edelman. He reflects on their arranged but happy m...
25 Jul 2024
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Book Review | Is Motherhood Bigger Than Reality?
25 Jul 2024
Recent novels by Jewish authors such as Yael Goldstein-Love and Katya Apekina delve into the surreal and supernatural aspects of motherhood, exploring themes...
25 Jul 2024
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Visual Moment | Camille Pissarro and the Birth of Impressionism
25 Jul 2024
Camille Pissarro, a central figure in the Impressionist movement, was an influential artist who played a key role in the development of modernist painting. B...
25 Jul 2024
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Jeff Michaels: Trump Going After Establishment Elites
23 Jul 2024
Jeff Michaels, a hedge-fund portfolio manager from New Jersey, expresses his views in an interview regarding the upcoming 2024 election. He believes that whi...
23 Jul 2024
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Nina Stanley: I Feel Invigorated
23 Jul 2024
Nina Stanley, a 72-year-old retired nurse from Cincinnati suburbs, expressed feeling invigorated by Vice President Kamala Harris's presence, believing she st...
23 Jul 2024
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Chesky Blau: Trump Will Pull Through in the End
23 Jul 2024
Rabbi Chesky Blau, an Orthodox (Hasidic) Jew from Brooklyn, NY, was a Democratic voter in 2020 but is currently undecided for 2024, leaning towards the Repub...
23 Jul 2024
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Aaron Weissman: Democrats’ Chances Go Up
23 Jul 2024
Aaron Weissman, a 52-year-old Reform Jew from Great Falls, MT, who is an Independent voter and supported Joe Biden in 2020, believes that Vice President Kama...
23 Jul 2024
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JPVP Roundup | Biden Drops Out
23 Jul 2024
After a series of tumultuous events including Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race and Kamala Harris emerging as a potential Democratic nominee, Jewis...
23 Jul 2024
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Israel: Voices and Visions
22 Jul 2024
The "Israel: Voices and Visions" project highlights a series of interviews with about 70 diverse Israelis to present a deeper understanding of contemporary I...
22 Jul 2024
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A Jewish Primer on Kamala + Biden meets Bibi
22 Jul 2024
The article discusses key points about the intersection of Jewish identity, politics, and power in the context of Kamala Harris potentially becoming the Demo...
22 Jul 2024
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Treva Silverman, Joke Whisperer
22 Jul 2024
Treva Silverman, a trailblazing writer who played a major role in reshaping television comedy, particularly during the era of rising divorce rates in America...
22 Jul 2024
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Wisdom Project | Annette Lerner, 94, Is Ready for Her Next Artistic Adventure
17 Jul 2024
Annette Lerner, at 94, is an accomplished artist, author, and matriarch who has had a rich and adventurous life. She grew up influenced by her father's adven...
17 Jul 2024
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Live From Tamiment
17 Jul 2024
Tamiment, a summer resort in Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains, was not just a vacation spot but a talent incubator for aspiring entertainers, writers, and pro...
17 Jul 2024
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Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer
17 Jul 2024
Barbara Walters, a trailblazing TV broadcaster, faced personal challenges driven by her family background, including financial instability linked to her fath...
17 Jul 2024
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Book Review | Love and Fear Drove a Dogged TV Pioneer
17 Jul 2024
Barbara Walters, a trailblazing figure in TV news broadcasting, broke through the industry's glass ceiling without actively participating in the feminist mov...
17 Jul 2024
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The Laugh
16 Jul 2024
The text discusses the 2023 Moment Magazine-Karma Foundation Short Fiction Contest for Jewish authors judged by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein. It then follows ...
16 Jul 2024
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Samer Sanijlawi Knows Israelis “Better Than They Know Themselves”
15 Jul 2024
Samer Sanijlawi, a Palestinian businessman and president of the Jerusalem Development Fund, is a key figure in East Jerusalem with a vision for peace between...
15 Jul 2024
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Summer Reads for Sun—and Shade
15 Jul 2024
The article highlights a selection of summer reads with unexpected and fascinating stories, ranging from contemporary self-discovery to historical thrillers ...
15 Jul 2024
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Six Days Without Waze
12 Jul 2024
The text discusses the author's experiences during a six-day stay in Israel, highlighting aspects of daily life, protests, and the impact of recent unrest on...
12 Jul 2024
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From the Editor | Searching for Our Ben-Gurion and Jabotinsky
12 Jul 2024
The text discusses the historical rivalry between David Ben-Gurion and Zeev Jabotinsky in the early 20th century, focusing on their conflicting visions for a...
12 Jul 2024
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From the Editor | Searching for Our Ben-Gurion and Jabotinsky
12 Jul 2024
The text overviews the historical rivalry between David Ben-Gurion and Zeev Jabotinsky, two influential Zionist leaders in the early 20th century with contra...
12 Jul 2024
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Opinion | Is Antisemitism Eternal?
12 Jul 2024
The article discusses the perception of whether antisemitism is an eternal and unchanging condition in Jewish life through various historical and contemporar...
12 Jul 2024
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Moment Debate | Who Do You Think Would Make a Better President—Biden or Trump?
11 Jul 2024
In a Moment Debate between Ushi Teitelbaum and Diana Leygerman on who would make a better president, Teitelbaum supports Trump due to his leadership during h...
11 Jul 2024
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Moment Debate | Who Do You Think Would Make a Better President—Biden or Trump?
11 Jul 2024
In a debate between Ushi Teitelbaum and Diana Leygerman on who would make a better president, Teitelbaum supports Trump, citing his leadership, policies, and...
11 Jul 2024
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Opinion | A ‘Mixed’ Marriage, a Lifelong Journey
11 Jul 2024
Letty Cottin Pogrebin reflects on her mixed marriage with Bert, who was a logical pragmatist and atheist, while she embraced her Jewish faith fervently. Desp...
11 Jul 2024
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From the Margins to the Mainstream
9 Jul 2024
Despite predictions of a decline following the death of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Chabad movement has grown significantly over the years, expandi...
9 Jul 2024
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B’Ivrit | Israeli Dailies Pounce on Biden’s Lackluster Debate Performance
8 Jul 2024
Israeli media extensively covered Joe Biden's lackluster performance in the presidential debate, with headlines emphasizing his perceived weakness and calls ...
8 Jul 2024
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JPVP Roundup | Trump’s Trials and Biden’s Tribulations
8 Jul 2024
In a roundup from the Moments Jewish Political Voices Project, Jewish voters express concerns about the fitness of both President Biden and former President ...
8 Jul 2024