Drama in Israel Makes for New Partnerships in America
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1. Tough Times Help Forge New Coalitions
It’s been a tumultuous couple of...
Book Review | America, Jews and Israel— It’s Complicated
The story of the interactions between Jews in Israel and the Jewish and gentile supporters of Israel in the United States is complex and colored by the unique conditions that led to Israel’s birth.
Literary Moment | Traveling the Land, Book in Hand
It is very difficult to come up with a catalog of books for a literary tour of Israel. No matter how long the list, there will always be disagreements and arguments about the canon, what is included and what is left out.
Book Review | A Writer Whose Stories Bite Deep
Her books have earned Reich a reputation for deep knowledge of Jewish subjects, among them ritual, history, culture and texts; experiences of Jewish women; varieties of religious (particularly Orthodox) observance; the Holocaust and its repercussions; and Israel.
Opinion Interview with Dahlia Lithwick | Do You Really Want That Abortion?
Deep-red Indiana isn’t a state you’d ordinarily look to as the leading edge of post-Roe v. Wade abortion politics—but a legal case there called into question whether Reform and Conservative Jewst need to be taken seriously as religious objectors.
On the Ground from Israel with Eetta Prince Gibson and Sarah Breger
Join Moment Israel Editor Eetta Prince-Gibson for a bird’s eye view of the situation: why were these reforms brought up in the first place and why are so many Israelis against it? What does this pause in talks by the government really mean?
Israel Update: Protests Pump the Brakes—for Now
Israel has slowed down, but it has not yet backed away from the brink.
Will the Third Temple Survive its 75th Year?
The First Temple lasted about 400 years, the Second Temple held for 600 years, and the Third Temple—if modern Israel may assume that name—is dangerously...
Why We Need to Help the Uyghur People in China NOW with Elfidar Iltebir, Elisha Wiesel, and Josh Rogin
As China’s Uyghur Muslim community continues to face persecution, including detention, forced sterilization and the deliberate erasure of their culture, what is the world doing to help?
Suddenly, a Knock on the Door: Stories with Etgar Keret
Etgar Keret is an award-winning writer who uses a deceptively casual style for his very short, absurd, often comical stories.
Alarming Rise of Antisemitic Behavior in Schools
Celebrities? Social media? Video games? Antisemitic bullying and graffiti in school is nothing new, but why are these incidents on the rise?
Is the Anti-Establishment “Woo-to-Q Pipeline” Antisemitic?
When celebrities like Russell Brand and Christiane Northrup talk about a global system enslaving humanity, do they just mean Jews?