Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
“Before emancipation, Jews did best when there was a powerful ruler and a “court Jew,” often a physician or financier, whispering in his ear.”
Moment Debate | Can Jews Ever Flourish Under Authoritarians?
“Before emancipation, Jews did best when there was a powerful ruler and a “court Jew,” often a physician or financier, whispering in his ear.”
The death of one-man—the October 7 mastermind and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar—changes everything. But how? Will there be reprisals and/or renewed negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage exchange? Can another leader fill Sinwar’s shoes and who will he be? Will Iran respond? What is Netanyahu’s next move? Have we inched closer to a day when healing can begin—and a healthy Palestinian state can be achieved? Join Ghaith al-Omari, a senior fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy and former executive director of the American Task Force on Palestine and Moment Editor-in-Chief, Na
This program is part of Moment’s Insight into the Middle East series.
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FINALISTS
“You’re not impressing them with our suffering.”
— Stephen Nadler, Princeton, NJ
“Morty, they want to know when the hours for mixed swimming begin.”
——Daniel Besdin, New York, NY
“They want to know if that beer is kosher.”
—Rich Wolf, Westminster, MD
WINNER
“Overall, you’re not doing bad for an old Giza.”
—Phil Wilson, Mobile, AL