Wildfires and Wild Accusations: Blaming Israel for the LA Fires
As people in Los Angeles County hope for the dangerous Santa Ana winds to subside, some critics of Israel are fanning antisemitic flames.
The Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Explained
Israelis have responded with joy, relief, trepidation, rage and hope.
Imam on a Mission to Reclaim Islam from Conformity and Extremism with Mohamad Jebara and Robert Siegel
A conversation about Mohamad Jebara’s reclamation of the traditional interpretation of the history of Islam and sacred texts that could lead to a more dynamic and pluralistic Muslim world.
B’Ivrit | Israeli Media’s Muted Response to Trump’s “ReTruth”
While the story of Trump sharing Sachs’s anti-Bibi diatribe was reported in Israel, it didn’t make major headlines.
Past Presidents, Jewish Precedents: Inaugurations and the Jewish Electorate
On Monday, January 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. After a presidential campaign fraught with appeals to...
Interview | An Israeli-Yemeni Woman Embraces the Culture She Tried for Years to Avoid
"I wanted to tell the story of Yemeni Jewish women because I grew up with these really powerful strong women."
In One Israeli Cab, the Whole Catastrophe
"This taxi represented most of the country. Which is, of course, the problem."
Remembering Joan Scheuer (1921-2024)
Joan Scheuer died on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 103. She was the inspiration for Moment’s Wisdom Project and a member of the magazine's advisory board.
The Holocaust Survivor Who Sang at Jimmy Carter’s Inauguration
No rabbi for President Carter. But he had someone whom no other president has ever included in an inauguration: a Jewish cantor.
Gaga: Jewish Pastime… and Sport of the Future?
What is Gaga?
If you ever attended a Jewish summer camp, community center, or Hebrew school, you probably have memories of Gaga (and I’m not talking...
For Some JPVP Participants, the Beat Goes On
For our JPVP participants and everybody else (regardless of who you voted for), the answer post-election is clear: “Let’s Twist Again”!
A Rapidly Changing Middle East with Aaron David Miller and Nadine Epstein
Join Middle East analyst Aaron David Miller for a conversation about how the new administration might handle the challenges—and opportunities—for peace in the Middle East.