Israel: A Multi-Generational Destination
Your family trip to Israel will bring generations together in ways no other destination can, strengthening Jewish identity while connecting young and old alike to history, lore and land.
Leonard Fein: Vision & Passion
Both a man of letters and a true activist, Leonard "Leibel" Fein never lost his abiding passion for serving the Jewish people. As Moment’s co-founder and editor from 1975 to 1989, he used the editor’s column regularly to write about his passions – social justice and ending racism and poverty, Judaism, Israel and the American Jewish community. The columns and essays collected here exemplify the intellect, the humor and the values that characterized his life.
Q&A: Author Adina Hoffman on Jerusalem Architects
In her fourth book, Adina Hoffman focuses on three brilliant Jerusalem architects.
The Art of Mark Podwal
Many will be familiar with Mark Podwal’s black and white drawings for the New York Times Op-Ed page and his Jewish-themed illustrations for books by authors such as Elie Wiesel.
Q&A: Author Abby Schachter
Abby Schachter argues that government intervention is interfering with parents’ ability to make basic decisions about how to raise their children.
List of Jewish Genetic Diseases
The discovery of DNA and subsequent research has opened a new door of understanding into health, helping to uncover the genetic reasons for many diseases....
King David’s Genes
Three thousand years ago, tradition says the prophet Samuel anointed a lowly shepherd named David king of Israel. A warrior who could defeat Goliath and...
The Evolution of David Brooks
David Brooks, that rare New York Times columnist equally criticized by liberals and conservatives alike, was born in Toronto, Canada. His father’s college teaching jobs...
Feeling Torn Over Black Lives Platform, Young Jews Discuss The Way Forward
Amid the press releases and picket signs, there was this: a dozen twenty-something Jews, gathered around a dairy Shabbat potluck in the basement of a Washington, D.C. apartment building this past Saturday, caught in the crossfire of recriminations, unsure.
The Jews Who Choose Trump
Jew Choose Trump argues that Jewish Trump supporters feel silenced—and it hopes to serve as their voice.
Embracing Sadness: An Interview With Jay Michaelson
Culture Editor Marilyn Cooper speaks with author Jay Michaelson about Jewish spirituality, gender and sexuality and welcoming sadness with open arms.
Poetry That is Better Than Poetry
There have been Jewish American poets for about as long as there has been American poetry.