Moment (magazine) facts for kids
Summer 2019
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| Editor | Nadine Epstein |
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| Deputy Editor | Sarah Breger |
| Former editors | Leonard Fein Hershel Shanks |
| Categories | Religion, Politics, Culture |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Circulation | 65,000 |
| Publisher | Nadine Epstein |
| Founder | Elie Wiesel Leonard Fein |
| Founded | May 1975 |
| First issue | 1975 |
| Company | Center for Creative Change |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Washington, D.C. |
| Language | English |
| ISSN | 0099-0280 |
| OCLC | 610402552 |
Moment is a special magazine that focuses on the lives and experiences of Jewish people in America. It's an independent magazine, meaning it doesn't belong to any single Jewish group or way of thinking. Instead, it shares many different ideas and opinions.
The magazine features interesting stories and articles that explore culture, politics, and religion. It was started in 1975 by Elie Wiesel, who won a Nobel Prize, and Leonard Fein, a Jewish activist. Leonard Fein was the first editor from 1975 to 1987. He wanted the magazine to include many different viewpoints, all committed to Jewish life. Later, Hershel Shanks was the editor, and since 2004, Nadine Epstein has been in charge.
The name Moment comes from an old Yiddish-language newspaper called Der Moment. That newspaper started in Warsaw in 1910.
Moment magazine is published every other month. It also has a website, holds fun contests, and hosts events. It's a project of the Center for Creative Change, based in Washington D.C.. Many different writers contribute to Moment, including authors, academics, and journalists. Some well-known people who have written for Moment include Calvin Trillin, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Wolf Blitzer, and Erica Jong.
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Cool Programs and Contests
Moment magazine runs several exciting programs and contests. These help young journalists, support writers, and even let readers show off their humor!
Tracking Anti-Semitism
In 2018, Moment started something called the Anti-Semitism Monitor. This program helps keep track of anti-Jewish incidents happening around the world. Experts use it to see where and when these events occur and how people react to them. It's a way to understand and fight against prejudice.
Daniel Pearl Journalism Initiative
In 2010, Moment began the Daniel Pearl Investigative Journalism Initiative (DPIJI). This program gives money to young journalists. They use the money to research and write stories about modern anti-Jewish hate and other types of prejudice. The initiative remembers Daniel Pearl, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal who lost his life while working in Pakistan in 2002.
Winners of this contest get help from famous journalists like Wolf Blitzer and Clarence Page. Some of the stories they've helped create include:
- "Birthright Denied," about how the Dominican Republic tried to take away citizenship from people born there to Haitian parents.
- "A House Divided," which looked at how dorms at a university in South Africa became separated again after being integrated.
- "Shadows in the Golden Land," telling about how Myanmar failed to protect its Muslim minority.
Fiction Writing Contest
Since 2000, Moment has held an annual short story contest. Writers can submit stories about Jewish culture or history. Famous authors like Nicole Krauss and Jonathan Safran Foer have been judges for this contest.
Cartoon Caption Contest
Do you like cartoons? Moment has a bi-monthly contest where readers suggest funny captions for cartoons. It was started by Bob Mankoff, a former editor from The New Yorker magazine. You can suggest your own captions online and vote for your favorites!
Moment Magazine Awards
Moment also gives out awards to talented artists, journalists, and public leaders. These awards celebrate excellence in different fields. For example, in 2018, Moment honored Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a famous judge, with the Human Rights Award. Other winners have included CNN reporter Dana Bash and CNN anchor Jake Tapper.
Magazine Awards
Moment magazine has won many awards for its great journalism. These awards show that the magazine produces high-quality stories and articles.
- In 2023, Moment won 15 Rockower Awards.
- In 2022, it won 20 Rockower Awards and three Religion News Association Awards.
- In 2021, Moment won 15 Rockower Awards, including first place for best magazine.
The magazine has also been recognized by other groups, like the Mirror Awards and the American Jewish Press Association. They've won awards for excellent reporting on social justice, feature writing, and personality profiles. Moment has even won awards from the Religion Newswriters Association for its news reporting and articles about religion.
Interesting Discussions (Symposia)
Moment magazine often publishes special sections called "symposia." These sections explore important questions from many different angles. They include interviews with thinkers, writers, and artists to show a wide range of opinions. Some interesting topics they've discussed include:
- What is the Meaning of God Today? This section asked philosophers, scientists, and artists about their thoughts on this big question.
- Is Democracy Broken? Scholars, journalists, and activists from around the world shared their views on how democracy is working today.
- Is There a “Jewish” Way to Parent? This explored if Judaism plays a role in how parents raise their children in the 21st century.
- Is There a Secret Ingredient in the Jewish Relationship with Food? This looked at the special connection Jewish culture has with food.
Moment Books
In 2019, Moment started publishing books under the name MomentBooks. Their first book was about Elie Wiesel, one of the magazine's founders. They have also published books of cartoons and a book by Theodore Bikel. In 2021, they released RBG's Brave and Brilliant Women, written by Nadine Epstein in collaboration with Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
