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Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has sparked controversy due to making antisemitic statements, accusing individuals with Jewish surnames of participating in anti-...

Moment magazine's article "Life in the Safe Room" provides a vivid glimpse into the daily lives of Israelis who rely on secure rooms or shelters during times...

This brief call from Moment magazine is a solicitation for readers to contribute original newspaper clippings, curiosities, and photographs for publication. ...

Rabbis from different Jewish denominations reflect on what would surprise a time traveler from 1975 about their communities today. Humanistic Judaism thrives...

Carl Rollyson explores Sylvia Plath's complex and contradictory relationship with Judaism and Jewish identity. Despite Plath's occasional use of antisemitic ...

Nested in the heart of Jerusalem, the Nili and David Jerusalem Bird Observatory serves as a critical stopover for migratory songbirds navigating their biannu...

Ravensbruck concentration camp, north of Berlin, was a Nazi camp designed exclusively for women, where inmates faced extreme brutality. Yet within its confin...

Recent discussions between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former U.S. President Donald Trump focused on regional security issues, particularly...

Ori Nir shares a poignant reflection on his 92-year-old mother's transformation after moving to an Israeli nursing home catering to dementia patients. Miriam...

Ben Shahn, a Jewish artist and prominent figure in the American Progressive movement, is celebrated in a retrospective at the Jewish Museum in New York City....

In its 50th year, Moment Magazine continues to spark critical debate and reflection on complex issues facing the Jewish community. Readers praise its balance...

Exploring the transformative journey of Jewish cuisine over the past 50 years, this article delves into how Jewish food has evolved significantly from its mo...

Moment magazine conducted a reader survey to understand the perspectives and concerns of American Jews during turbulent times. The survey reveals that many b...

Moment's Summer Reading Guide presents a diverse selection of Jewish-themed books, spanning genres from mystery and biography to historical fiction and inspi...

Andrew Porwancher's biography "American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt and the Jews" explores the complex relationship between Theodore Roosevelt and Jewish co...

Filmmaker Oren Rudavsky discusses his latest work, "Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire," in a conversation with Moment Editor-in-Chief Nadine Epstein. The film focuse...

This exploration of pivotal moments that shaped American Judaism over the past 50 years highlights significant events such as the 1987 Freedom Sunday March a...

Reflecting on its 1975 origins, Moment magazine revisits its inaugural issue, highlighting perspectives on Middle Eastern geopolitics and Jewish communal dyn...

Moment magazine celebrated an extraordinary achievement at the American Jewish News Associations 2025 Simon Rockower Awards held in Pittsburgh, earning 27 aw...

Amy E. Schwartz delves into the complex and shifting meanings of the term "diaspora" in Jewish history and contemporary life. Originally a Greek word for dis...

Poet Yehuda Amichai, considered the most widely read Israeli poet of the 20th century, poignantly explores themes of kinship and conflict in his poems "This ...

Over the past five decades, Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to the visual and performing arts, achieving prominence in fields such as pa...

The article from Moment Magazine highlights 50 influential American Jews who have made significant contributions to the arts over the past half-century. It c...

The upcoming New Jersey gubernatorial race is seen as a critical bellwether for national political trends, particularly concerning Jewish voters. With Assemb...

Van Jones, Eric K. Ward, and Nadine Epstein engage in a pivotal discussion on the evolution of Black and Jewish relations, emphasizing the need for courage, ...

This reflective piece explores the various Jewish congratulatory phrases beyond the widely recognized 'mazal tov,' urging a renaissance of these rich express...

Calvin Trillin humorously reflects on his family's immigration through the port of Galveston, rather than Ellis Island, spurred by the funding from German-Je...

Amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israelis find themselves both physically and mentally exhausted due to the constant threat of attacks and the emotional ...

Professors Shlomo Avineri and Robert Alter engage in a revealing exchange of letters from 1974, republished as part of the 50th anniversary coverage of *Mome...

Arthur Waskow reviews two Jewish science fiction books for the 50th anniversary of *Moment*: Barry N. Malzberg's novel "The Destruction of the Temple" and th...

Leonard Fein critiques the strong reactions of the American Jewish community to Senator Charles H. Percy's comments in 1975, where he perceived Yasser Arafat...

In this reflective piece of fiction, originally published in 1975, David Stern explores the internal conflict of Leo Kastnerr, a Columbia University professo...

The Jewish Catalog, first published in 1973, became a remarkable grassroots publishing success within the Jewish community, selling over 100,000 copies witho...

Susan Dworkin's 1975 piece reflects on the complexities of merging Orthodox Judaism with feminist ideals, involving a deep personal conflict and broader comm...

Harold Schulweis's 1975 article examines the emergence and growing influence of Jewish conservatism in American politics. Schulweis observes that significant...

Drew Middleton's 1975 analysis of Israel's military capabilities following the Yom Kippur War reflects on the evolving threats and technological advances tha...

Leonard Fein's inaugural editorial for Moment magazine reflects on its foundational goals as it seeks to elevate Jewish discourse and aspirations. Inspired b...

In an unexpected development, President Trump announced a ceasefire ending a brief yet intense 12-day conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States,...

An exhibition titled "Nova Festival Exhibition: The Moment Music Stood Still" has opened in Washington, DC, bringing to life the tragic events of October 7, ...

Errol Louis, a respected New York political journalist, discusses the complexities surrounding Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy in a contentious NYC politi...

Judge David Tatel, author of "Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice," discusses his unique experiences as a blind judge on the United States Court of App...

Fania Oz-Salzberger, an Israeli historian, reflects on pivotal moments in Israeli history, highlighting how national events and policy decisions have shaped ...

During a closed breakfast hosted by The Christian Science Monitor, Steve Bannon, a key Trump adviser, expressed strong opposition to U.S. military interventi...

Shmuel Rosner contends that the most significant change in Israel over the past 50 years is not related to its ongoing conflicts, geopolitical treaties, econ...

David Denby's book, "Eminent Jews," reflects on a golden era of Jewish cultural prominence in America through the lives of four influential figures: Mel Broo...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989, has maintained his power through a strategic consolidation that includes the militarization of the ...

In the context of an ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the 2025 Tel Aviv film festival Docaviv has become a battleground of cultural and political t...

The MomentLive! program brings together Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller and Robert Siegel to dissect the recent strategic dynamics between Israel and ...

The article by Eetta Prince-Gibson critiques Israel's recent military operations, particularly the Rising Lion campaign against Iran. Despite achieving signi...

Dr. Sharon S. Nazarian, who left Iran as a child due to the 1979 Revolution, provides an insider perspective on the Jewish community in Iran and their circum...