Freelancing at “Moment” Magazine

Every two months for over a year now, I’ve been fortunate enough to be called up to help the staff of DC-based “Moment” magazine fact check it’s publication. I partake in a great deal of Jewish activities throughout the area, but this might be my richest experience. Founded by Elie Weisel and Leonard Fein in 1975, [...]

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Jewish Scholars Convene to Discuss The Ten Commandments in Books, Magazines and DCJCC Panels

First David Harzony, a Jewish philosophy scholar, publishes a book on the significance of the Ten Commandments in 21st century life, then Moment Magazine uses the Decalogue for it’s January/February 2011 issue (full disclosure—I helped to fact check this publication,) and now, on Thursday night, local Jewish thinkers sit down to discuss their thoughts as [...]

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Rebecca Goldstein Discusses “36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction” at the DCJCC Literary Festival

As a concluding act to the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival, Rebecca Goldstein addressed Ron Charles of Washington Post Book World and a packed theater audience Wednesday night about her current, humorously titled novel, “36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction.” Melding philosophy and strong characters, the book [...]

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Chillax with Happy Hour and your Local Jewish Magazine!

Care to escape the heat for drinks and summer fun? Try Moment’s happy hour from 5:30 to 11:30 pm at One Lounge! Featuring socialization, prizes, and a revered magazine on Jewish culture. I’d be going to Moment’s first happy hour myself, but unfortunately I’ve come down with a cold. Full disclosure: I am now volunteering [...]

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Upcoming Events: July 19-25

Shavua Tov! Below, I’ve compiled a list of Jewish events I’ve found to be going on next week. Please feel free to comment with any others, and I will add them. See you around town! Monday, July 19 GLOE Volunteering Food and Friends http://thejdc.convio.net/site/Calendar/501432717?view=Detail&id=124601 Wednesday, July 21 Montgomery County Council At Large Candidates’ Forum http://www.jcouncil.org/site/Calendar/1472483418?view=Detail&id=103961 [...]

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Internship opportunity at Moment Magazine

Happy mid-week, fellow readers! I come prepared with an internship offer from my former internship supervisor, Diana Altman. She’s a great lady, and this opportunity at D.C.-based Moment Magazine sounds like a lot of fun! Feel free to circulate. Immediate opening for volunteer intern to help produce heritage tourism feature for May issue of national [...]

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