MOMENT MAGAZINE – SPRING 2026 ISSUE PREVIEW

Spring 2026 - Moment Magazine
MOMENT MAGAZINE : The latest issue feature ‘Whatever Happened To ‘Shalom’?

The Word Zionism Is Dead

From the start, it’s meant too many things. It’s time to move on. BY NADINE EPSTEIN

Has Israel Said Shalom to ‘Shalom

This cultural essay examines the evolving meaning of the word shalom (peace) in Hebrew and how its usage has shifted within Israeli society and the broader search for hope.

The Iran Diaries

This article explores the history and current state of Iran through the lens of the editor’s father’s 2002 travel diary. It provides context for the anti-regime protests of 2026 and the enduring complexities of Iranian society.  by Sarah Breger

THE NEW YORK TIMES – FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026

Oil Prices Remain High as More Attacks Are Reported in the Mideast

The price of oil eased only slightly after the Trump administration sought to calm markets. A drone attack caused fires at a Kuwaiti oil refinery for a second day.

U.S. Military Ramps Up to Clear Strait of Hormuz

Israel and the U.S. Are Starting to Show Their Different Priorities in Iran

The U.S. is a superpower that views Iran through the prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a much more regional approach.

Spain Says the Sun Shields It From Rising Gas Costs. Is That True?

Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. The war in the Middle East will test their relationship.

Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy.

After revelations of sex abuse, the public is left to make sense of the labor leader’s work and life.