The Resilience of Ukraine and Its Jews
Volodymyr Zelensky is now a rare source of hope for all, in a region plunging into darkness.
Living Jewish Literature With Faye Moskowitz
“Ethan, it’s far past time you took a class with Faye. I’ve already told her you’ll be there.”
Beshert | Erev Christmas Day
After growing tired of the profiles on JDate, Darcy resolved to stop dating. Then her friends convinced her to go to a singles party on Christmas Eve, where she met a man with a great smile.
From the Newsletter | Beshert: Stories of Connection in a Universe of Love
When we launched our column celebrating stories of love, fate and connection, it was obvious what the name would be: Beshert. It was also obvious that the inaugural column should come from Faye Moskowitz.
Russia and Ukraine Explained with Ambassador Ivo H. Daalder and Robert Siegel
Ivo H. Daalder, president of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO and Robert Siegel, Moment special literary contributor and former senior host of NPR’s All Things Considered, discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Recipe | Natif
In her 2003 cookbook Delights from the Garden of Eden, Nawal Nasrallah quotes a recipe she found in a 1950s cookbook for a nougat-like candy called natif using manna as the main ingredient.
How to Stay Safe in America During a Time of Increased Antisemitism with David Delew, Eva Fogelman Richard Priem, in conversation with Ira Forman
The hostage situation at a Texas synagogue, the latest reminder of rising antisemitism in the United States, has sparked fears that other American Jewish communities could become the target of this virulent hate, which Jews in Europe have experienced for decades. Moment Institute Senior Fellow Ira Forman and former U.S. State Department’s Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism is joined in conversation with David Delew, former CEO of the Community Security Trust in the UK, about the ways Europe keeps its Jewish communities safe. Richard Priem, COO and Deputy National Director of Community Security Services in the U.S. discusses what the American Jewish community has learned from Europe, how and why the situation is different, and what steps are being taken to help Jewish institutions and people around the country stay safe. Noted psychologist and PTSD expert Dr. Eva Fogelman talks about the psychological impact of rising antisemitism and how to help Jews feel safe in America.
This program is part of a Moment series on antisemitism supported by the Joyce and Irving Goldman Family Foundation.
From the Archives | The Afterlife is not an Afterthought
One of the many reasons I so respect Judaism is its unique take on the afterlife: While it unambiguously affirms an afterlife, it is preoccupied with this life.
The ‘Maus’ Trap: Famous Banned Books by Jewish Authors
Art Spiegelman is one of several Jewish authors to have a book banned in recent decades.
The Villainous Mrs. Maisel
After her fallout with Shy Baldwin at the end of Season 3, the two-part Season 4 premiere still refuses to make Midge the villain of her own show.
From the Newsletter | The Ripples Before the Storm
This week, as I followed reports about the threat of imminent war between Russia and Ukraine, I found myself thinking about history’s prequels.
Accounting Equation: What It Is and How You Calculate It
Paying off these expenses within the specified time frame helps companies avoid default. In simpler terms, think of the income statement as a record of...