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SNEAK PEEK: 2024 Jewish Political Voices Project
12 Jan
Moment Magazine is reviving its Jewish Political Voices Project (JPVP) for the 2024 presidential election season. The project aims to gain insight into the p...
12 Jan
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Opinion | A Quick Guide to Zionism in Hard Times
11 Jan
Zionism is a complex term that cannot simply be discarded, despite its controversial nature. It is an integral part of the identity of millions of people aro...
11 Jan
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Jewish Word | Amalek, Then and Now
11 Jan
In a recent address to the citizens of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu invoked the biblical figure of Amalek in reference to the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. A...
11 Jan
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Coming Together for an Inspiring Moment Program with Anne Applebaum, Dorit Beinisch, Esther Safran Foer, Lauren Holtzblatt, Dara Horn, Eric K. Ward, Robert Siegel and many others
9 Jan
Moment Magazine is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an inspiring gala program that includes conversations with various notable individuals. Dara Horn di...
9 Jan
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On Primaries, Caucuses and Hitler Comparisons
8 Jan
The article discusses several topics related to the Republican primary race, the Israel-Gaza conflict, and President Biden's rhetoric. It highlights that the...
8 Jan
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From the Newsletter | A Wise Person Once Said…What Exactly?
8 Jan
The "Moments Wisdom Project" is a series of interviews with individuals who have lived long Jewish lives and gained wisdom. Many of those featured are Holoca...
8 Jan
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Interview | Dr. Zeina Barakat on Palestinian Views of the Holocaust and Reconciliation
5 Jan
Dr. Zeina Barakat, a Jerusalem-born Palestinian scholar, expresses her distress about the recent violence in Gaza and calls for a peaceful and diplomatic sol...
5 Jan
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The Israel-Hamas War: Updates and Analysis (Part 3) with Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel
4 Jan
In this article, Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and former NPR host Robert Siegel discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the broader geopolitical i...
4 Jan
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At Fraught Moment, Israel’s High Court Upholds Its Own Powers
3 Jan
Israel's Supreme Court has struck down a law that limited its own powers and annulled one of its quasi-constitutional Basic Laws, marking a significant const...
3 Jan
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Opinion | Religious Absolutism: Isaac and Ishmael
3 Jan
This opinion article discusses the influence of religious absolutism on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While most issues in the conflict could potentially...
3 Jan
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The Great Arab Revolt and Its Echoes Today
29 Dec 2023
The book "Palestine 1936" by Oren Kessler examines the Great Arab Revolt and its impact on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The author presents a nuanced ac...
29 Dec 2023
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Four Novels of 2023 That Are More Jewish Than You Thought
29 Dec 2023
Four novels published in 2023 are explored in this article, highlighting their Jewish themes and connections. "Forget I Told You This" by Hilary Zaid is set ...
29 Dec 2023
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Jewish Politics—A Year in Review
26 Dec 2023
The article discusses the impact of President Biden's stance on Israel and the Gaza conflict on Jewish American voters and the upcoming 2024 elections. Biden...
26 Dec 2023
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From the Newsletter | Degrees of Evil—and Joy—in 2023
22 Dec 2023
The author shares their experience of attending virtual Simchat Torah services due to being stuck in traffic and reflects on the challenging times in Israel....
22 Dec 2023
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Moment’s Top Stories of 2023
20 Dec 2023
Moment Magazine has compiled a list of the top 10 most-read stories in 2023 that shaped the American Jewish conversation. These stories cover a range of topi...
20 Dec 2023
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Interview | Between Missile Strikes, Activist Mohammed Dajani is Still Dedicated To Peace
20 Dec 2023
Mohammed Dajani, a Palestinian scholar and peace activist, discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. Dajani emphasizes the need for a more...
20 Dec 2023
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An Inspirational Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Manfred Lindenbaum
19 Dec 2023
In this conversation with Holocaust survivor Manfred Lindenbaum, he shares his remarkable story of escaping on the Kindertransport to England at the age of s...
19 Dec 2023
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Ye’s New Album ‘Vultures’ Criticized for Antisemitic Lyrics and Art
15 Dec 2023
The new album "Vultures" by the artist Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has come under criticism for its antisemitic lyrics, art, and public statements. Ye ...
15 Dec 2023
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IDF Spotters: ‘The men ignored us, and we all paid dearly’
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses the events of October 7, in which Hamas invaded Israeli communities and military bases, causing the death of 1,200 Israelis and the ca...
15 Dec 2023
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From the Newsletter | When Psychiatry Made Being Gay OK
15 Dec 2023
This article discusses the significance of the American Psychiatric Association's (APA) decision to remove homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical ...
15 Dec 2023
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How the “Woke” Movement is Undermining its own Goals and Unintentionally Pushing Society to the Right with Susan Neiman and Robert Siegel
14 Dec 2023
In this discussion, Susan Neiman and Robert Siegel explore how the "woke" movement, driven by a desire to address historic crimes and stand with the oppresse...
14 Dec 2023
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Memoir | Seeing Green in Southern Israel
13 Dec 2023
The author and her family travel to Kibbutz Saad in southern Israel to help with the agricultural crisis caused by the Hamas assault in October. Due to the c...
13 Dec 2023
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Video Essay | Volunteers Head South to Help Israeli Agriculture
13 Dec 2023
Due to a severe labor shortage in Israeli agriculture, volunteers from various professions and countries have come to help pick fruits and vegetables grown n...
13 Dec 2023
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From 2005 | Ask the Rabbis: Should Jewish Children Sing Christmas Carols
13 Dec 2023
The question of whether Jewish children should sing Christmas carols sparks a range of opinions among different Jewish denominations. Some argue that Jewish ...
13 Dec 2023
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Women Speak Out: Confronting War, Rape, and the Rise in Hate: An Interfaith Conversation with Zainab Khan, Shirin Taber, Heidi Basch-Harod and Nadine Epstein
13 Dec 2023
This article summarizes an interfaith conversation discussing the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and the importance of interfaith dialogue in the cur...
13 Dec 2023
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Watching ‘Israelism’ from Wesleyan
11 Dec 2023
The film "Israelism" follows the stories of two young American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, who were initially raised to unconditionally love Israel but...
11 Dec 2023
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Watching ‘Israelism’ from Wesleyan
11 Dec 2023
The movie Israelism, directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen, follows the experiences of two American Jews, Simone Zimmerman and Eitan, as they become dis...
11 Dec 2023
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Stefanik Schools the Ivies
11 Dec 2023
A recent congressional hearing involving Republican Elise Stefanik and the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania has sparked controv...
11 Dec 2023
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‘Deeply Rooted’—Pursuing Reproductive Justice Through Art
8 Dec 2023
The multimedia art exhibition titled "Deeply Rooted: Faith in Reproductive Justice" at Brandeis University's Kniznick Gallery features the work of twenty-one...
8 Dec 2023
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Opinion | For Israel: A Blank Check or Tangled Strings?
8 Dec 2023
This opinion piece discusses the need to attach conditions to the generous military aid that the United States provides to Israel, particularly in relation t...
8 Dec 2023
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Top 10 Jewish Books of 2023
8 Dec 2023
Moment Magazine's Book Editor Amy Schwartz presents a list of the top 10 Jewish books of 2023, highlighting why readers should pick them up. While the specif...
8 Dec 2023
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From 1981 | Citizen Lear
6 Dec 2023
Norman Lear, a screenwriter, film producer, and TV legend, passed away at age 101. He was instrumental in creating popular sitcoms of the 1970s such as All i...
6 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of December 4, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents and discussions related to antisemitism. It features an article about Ahmed Shaheed, a Muslim fighting...
6 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of November 20, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This edition of the Antisemitism Monitor highlights various incidents of antisemitism around the world. It discusses Elon Musk's controversial response on Tw...
6 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of November 6, 2023
6 Dec 2023
This Antisemitism Monitor newsletter covers various incidents of antisemitism around the world. The newsletter discusses the pogrom at Makhachkala Internatio...
6 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of October 16, 2023
6 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, division among European leaders regarding their support for Israel is discussed. The newsletter also highlights how Elon...
6 Dec 2023
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Wisdom Project | Manny Lindenbaum on the Joy of Making a Difference
6 Dec 2023
Manny Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor, reflects on his experiences and the importance of making a positive impact on others. Separated from his family and h...
6 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of September 25, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several instances of antisemitism from around the world. In Poland, Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro criticized f...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of September 11, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor reports on several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world. In Florida, antisemitic pamphlets blaming Jews...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 28, 2023
5 Dec 2023
The Antisemitism Monitor for the week of August 28, 2023 highlights various instances of antisemitism around the world. One notable incident involves the bac...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of August 14, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents of antisemitism in different parts of the world. In Sherwood, Oregon, an SUV was spray-painted ...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of June 19, 2023
5 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, several incidents of antisemitism are highlighted. In Montana, a Jewish representative confronts Christian lawmakers aft...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of June 5, 2023
5 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, various instances of antisemitism are highlighted. A study published in Political Research Quarterly suggests that antis...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of May 22, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights several incidents. The ReAwaken America Tour, which combines Trumpism and Christian nationalism, is criticized fo...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of April 10, 2023
5 Dec 2023
In this edition of the Antisemitism Monitor, various incidents of antisemitism are highlighted. In Romania, the government struggles to address its role in t...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of March 27, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights various incidents and trends related to antisemitism. One article explores the possible antisemitic implications ...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of March 13, 2023
5 Dec 2023
In this week's Antisemitism Monitor, several incidents of antisemitism and related issues are highlighted. The Bulgarian government banned the annual neo-Naz...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of February 27, 2023
5 Dec 2023
This week's Antisemitism Monitor highlights a range of antisemitic incidents from around the world. It discusses the rise of antisemitism and the various for...
5 Dec 2023
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Antisemitism Monitor | Week of February 13, 2023
5 Dec 2023
In this edition of the Antisemitism Monitor, several incidents of antisemitism are highlighted. The Algerian government-backed newspaper, Algrie Patriotique,...
5 Dec 2023
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Wisdom Project | Gloria Levitas, 92 and counting!
1 Dec 2023
Gloria Levitas, a 92-year-old journalist, anthropologist, and author, shares her wisdom and experiences in an interview. She reflects on the complexities of ...
1 Dec 2023