Is There Such a Thing as the Jewish People?
Interviews by Moment Staff
Adin Steinsaltz
Jewish peoplehood is always central. It comes before the Jewish nation or the Jewish state. We live in modern times, but...
The Biggest Jewish Genetic Myths of All Time
We’ve all heard the generalizations and stereotypes. Moment takes a closer look at some of the persistent rumors to find out the truth.
An Israeli Olympics
The Israeli Olympics team prepares for the 2012 Summer Games, but the athletes aren't the only ones getting ready.
Six Figures for a Thirteenth Birthday
By Lily Shoulberg
Growing up in New York City, I’ve always had plenty of Jewish friends, gone to public schools with significant Jewish populations, and, in...
Is the New York Times More Jewish than Moment?
By Rebecca Borison
For the past couple of months I’ve been mastering the skill of finding Jewish-related news. I follow the Jewish blogs and sites—Jewcy, Jewlicious,...
The (True) Myth of the Jewish Democrat
By Daniela Enriquez
Elections are around the corner and once again the question presents itself—are Jews by nature Democrats? That American Jews tend to lean left...
L’Chaim in Lithuania
by Ellen Cassedy
Waving at me from across Castle Street was Violeta, a middle-aged woman with a broad, fair face and blond hair, her solid body...
No Gaga Here: Extreme Summer Camps in the Middle East
By Rebecca Borison
While I grew up at a Jewish summer camp playing Gaga, kids growing up in slightly (read: very) different areas than me are...
TIAA-CREF Divests from Caterpillar
By Julia Glauberman
In recent weeks, TIAA-CREF, a leading financial services organization that manages nearly $500 billion in assets, has announced that it will remove Caterpillar,...
Jewish Intellectualism
By Lily Shoulberg
It is no secret that Jews value education. Just as I was raised with the culture, prayers and foods that have come to...
A Jewish Tunisian Dinner in Italy
by Daniela Enriquez
What is the first thing I think about when I go back home to Sicily? A Tunisian family dinner, of course. As the...
A Time to Be Born
By Rebecca Borison
When Connie G. Krupin first became a mother, she went to the nearest bookstore to find a baby book. After purchasing one of...