Center for Creative Change

The Center for Creative Change (CCC) is dedicated to strengthening civic discourse in order to find creative solutions to age-old problems. Through Moment Magazine and related and projects, the CCC aims to build and educate a network of people interested in serious, intellectual exchange on the important issues of our time.  As a designated 501(c)(3) based in Washington, DC, the CCC may accept tax-deductible gifts.

Moment Magazine

Founded by Nobel Prize for Peace laureate Elie Wiesel and writer Leonard Fein in 1975, and relaunched in 2004 by Nadine Epstein, the magazine provides independent journalism from a pluralistic Jewish perspective.  

The Karma Foundation-Moment Magazine Fiction Contest

Established in 2000, this prestigious international annual contest encourages writers of any faith to submit short fiction about a subject related to Judaism or Jewish culture or history. Judges have included Jonathan Safran Foer, Geraldine Brooks, Dara Horn, Judy Budnitz and others, and award ceremonies have been held in Washington, D.C. and New York City. This contest is generously funded by the Karma Foundation. 

The Moment Magazine Emerging Writer Awards

Founded in 2004, the awards seek out new and talented writers of any age and faith who have published at least one book that confront themes that are of interest to millions of Jewish readers. Winners have included Anya Ulinich, Ann Kirschner, Gary Shtenyngart, Elisa Albert, Steve Sheinkin, Nicole Kraus, Jennifer Mille and David Bezmozgis. 

Rabbi Harold S. White Fellowship

This annual fellowship pairs Moment with a beginning journalist who works full-time for one year at the magazine. The fellowship is named for Rabbi Harold S. White who, for more than 40 years, has served as an interpreter of Judaism to Jews and non-Jews and who has managed to articulate, as few have, the global dimensions of Jewish culture. This fellowship is funded by friends and admirers of Rabbi White. 

Publish-a-Kid Contest

This popular contest invites young readers (ages 9-13) to read selected books and write book reviews. Winning entries are published in Moment. Hundreds of children from all over the world participate. Teachers often include participation as part of their curriculum. 

You Can Change the World Essay Contest

You Can Save the World Essay Contest: Each year, the CCC selects a social action issue and asks young people in grades 9 – 12 to respond. Winning pieces are published in Moment. Teachers often include participation as part of their curriculum. Questions have included: ‘What can you do to prevent genocide?,’ and, ‘What can you do to prevent global warming?’