Letter from Chautauqua
The Protestant, intellectual playground founded in the 19th century is now home to a thriving Jewish community
Inspired by the late 19th century belief that it...
The Latke vs. Hamentash Debate Rages On
by Amy Schwartz
Which tastes better, the latke or the hamentash? Does the hamentash contain the secret of the universe? Is the latke a threat to...
Rabbis in Movies Quiz
With the Oscars less than two weeks away, take Moment's quiz to test your knowledge of holy men (and women) in Hollywood.
_____ stars as Rabbi...
Answers: Rabbis in Movies Quiz
Mel Brooks
Stephen Perlman
Ben Stiller
Ben Kingsley
Gene Wilder
Sam Waterston
Alan King
Richard Benjamin
Alan Mandell, George Wyner, Simon Helberg
Rob Steiger
Kevin Pollak
Meryl Streep
Zvee Scooler
Sarah Silverman’s Sister Arrested at the Western Wall
The sister of comic Sarah Siverman was just one of nearly a dozen women who were detained today at the Western Wall for praying while...
Catholics Respond to Pope’s Resignation
Pope Benedict the XVI’s decision to step down after just eight years as head of the Church has stunned the Catholic world and left many...
Ask the Rabbis // How Should Jews Treat Their Arab Neighbors?
Independent
Although we need to take every precaution against fanatical Muslim Arab terrorism in and outside our homeland, we need to cease forcibly displacing peaceful Arabs...
9:30 Club Ticket Giveaway!
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Israel’s New Knesset Sworn In: A Prayer and Other Fun Facts
The 120 members of Israel’s 19th Knesset were sworn in today in Jerusalem. Ruth Calderon, who was on the Yesh Atid list, and became a...
Burma Peace Talks Begin: A Letter From the Jewish Community
Peace talks between the Myanamar government and ethnic rebels from the south of the country kicked off Monday, as fighting between the two sides intensified...