Opinion | Are Haredim Failing Their Children?
Like the misguided heroes of some Greek tragedy, Haredi leaders and educators in both the United States and Israel are waging battle to defend, as they see it, their way of life.
Kyiv Diary 11/4/22: Even Without Electricity, Kyiv Has Power
On Monday, Russian missiles damaged critical infrastructure facilities in Kyiv, and at least 350,000 apartments lost power.
From the Newsletter | The Jewish Vote in the Midterms
Midterm elections are just five days away. For Jewish and non-Jewish voters alike, it’s hard to think of a non-presidential election in recent history that...
Alabama Israelite: New York Transplant Seeks Seat in Alabama Legislature
Phillip Ensler hopes to build on the legacy of the civil rights movement as Alabama's only Jewish state legislator.
Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Jew? The Confluence of American Jewish Politics and Identity with Emily Tamkin and Dan Raviv
Should Jews be considered “Good Jews” or “Bad Jews” based on their level of observance of Jewish holidays or their feelings about Israel or their political stance? Emily Tamkin, author of the new book Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities, discusses how these terms have been weaponized against members of the community, what it means to be Jewish and the ever-changing American Jewish identity. In conversation with former CBS News correspondent and Moment contributor Dan Raviv.
Tomorrow’s Election in Israel : A Guide for the Perplexed
Israel, and those following Israeli politics from afar, should prepare for these following scenarios:
The Great Jewish Short Stories of Singer, Malamud, Ozick & Roth with Dr. Michael Krasny
A four-week course exploring 4 classic Jewish short stories with Dr. Michael Krasny.
Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, 26 at 9am, PT / 12pm, ET, $72
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Who Should See the New Tree of Life Documentary
The tragic anniversary and a new documentary on the Tree of Life attack check the current pulse of antisemitism in America.
Analysis | How the Israeli Right Hopes to Reshape the Legal System
The proposed plan would change the balance of power between Israeli politicians and the legal system, and also could be a "get out of jail free" card for Netanyahu.
Shanda! Shameful Family Secrets with Letty Cottin Pogrebin and Abigail Pogrebin
Hiding secrets that might bring disgrace or shame (“shanda” in Yiddish) to the family is a longtime Jewish tradition. Therefore, many secrets are passed down...
Stanford’s Apology and the Importance of Archives
A postdoc's archival research unearthed a 70-year-old memo, which led Stanford University to apologize for past antisemitic admissions policies.
What You Need to Know About Kanye West’s Recent Antisemitic Comments
This article has been updated to reflect ongoing developments.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, has placed himself amid yet another cycle of conspiracy theories — this time...