Israel's High Court Orders the Army to Draft Ultra-Orthodox Men
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Headline of the Week
“Israel’s High Court orders the army to draft ultra-Orthodox men, rattling Netanyahu’s government”. This AP story, which appeared Tuesday, delves into the ramifications of this major decision, which has the potential, but likely won’t bring down the Israeli Prime Minister’s fragile governing coalition. Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein and Moment Israel editor Eetta Prince-Gibson dive into the details in the special MomentLive! program, “A Legal Earthquake.”?
Complexity of the Week
A law has been passed in the state of Louisiana mandating that the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms. Secular advocacy groups have announced their intention to sue: but will the contemporary, right-wing Supreme Court uphold the law? Moment Editor Jennifer Bardi takes a closer look.?
Insight of the Week
Historically, tensions between Israel and Palestine have resulted in backlash against diaspora Jewish communities. Ayal Feinberg , PhD, sat down for an interview with Moment to discuss the challenges Jewish communities face around the Gaza war, and the multiple causes of rising antisemitism.?
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Inside Moment This Week
Last week, Moment honored Craig Newmark with our 2024 Inspirational Leadership Award, in recognition of his bold and generous support of independent journalism. In his own LinkedIN Newsletter, Newmark reflected on the experience, and how his Jewish Sunday School upbringing continues to shape his values.?
Book of the Week
Meanwhile, in Texas, the Rio Grande Valley school district has voted to ban over 700 books, including the Pulitzer-Prize winning graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman. The groundbreaking work of holocaust literature has been at the center of contentious debates since its release in 1986. A recent compilation by comics historian Hilary Chute examines the reception of Maus, from its controversial release in 1986 to its contemporary status as a critical darling.?
Inspiration of the Week
“You don't accomplish much by swimming with the mainstream. Hell, a dead fish can do that.”—said the iconic Kinky Friedman, who passed away this week at 79. In 2020, Friedman spoke about the inspiration for his song “Ride ‘Em Jewboy” in a Moment Symposium.?