Spice Box | Yelp Reviews for G-d Construction
Impressive work, but a little territorial. (DO NOT TELL THEM if you get a second opinion!!!!)
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Jan
18
Jan
Jewish Word | When a Knish Is More Than a Knish
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump proclaimed at a rally that Hillary Clinton “got schlonged” in the 2008 primaries. Schlong, when used as a noun, is a Yiddish word for penis—and a pretty vulgar one at that. But when used as a verb, is it even a word?
25
Dec
The Top 17 Most-Read Stories From 2017
As the end of 2017 approaches, take a look back at Moment’s most-read stories this year:
19
Dec
Tell Us: What’s the Best Book You Read in 2017?
We want to hear from you: What’s the best book you read in 2017?
10
Dec
What Will Trump’s Jerusalem Decision Mean?
“Let’s be honest about what occurred: This was a political decision.”
03
Dec
Ehud Barak on Iran Agreement: ‘It’s a Bad Deal, But It Is a Done Deal’
“You know when we are talking about surgical operations, we have in mind scalpels. When you talk surgical operations, you seem to think of chisel and ten-pound hammer.”
21
Nov
Spice Box | A Kosher Car Wash?
The Torah tells us not to boil a goat in its mother’s milk—but we’re not sure what the Torah says about truck washes.
16
Nov
‘If I Was at Risk, I’d Rather Know’: Our Readers’ Genetic Testing Stories
In our last issue, we wrote about genetic diseases that affect those of Jewish ancestry. We also asked our readers to share their experiences with genetic testing. They told us about the anticipation, worry and—hopefully—relief involved in the process.
01
Nov
The New Old Hate Talk
When white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville this summer, they shouted, “You will not replace us!”—eventually shifting the phrase, alarmingly, to “Jews will not replace us!” For most watching across the country, the protesters’ blatant expressions of prejudice were deeply unnerving. But where do their slogans come from, and what are they trying to convey?
10
Oct
Tell Us: Have You Been Tested for the BRCA Mutations?
Tell us about your encounters with genetic testing.