Jeffrey Salkin
Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin is an activist for Jewish ideas. A columnist, popular lecturer, and thought leader in the American rabbinate, he is the author of numerous books on Jewish spirituality and ethics. His new book on the future of liberal Judaism in America will be published in early 2024. His accompanying podcast, Martini Judaism, is available on Google, Apple and other sites.
All Stories by Jeffrey Salkin
Does NBC have a Jewish problem?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 24, 2021
(RNS) — Anti-Semitism. On your television screen.
Are you glad that Rush Limbaugh is dead?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 21, 2021
(RNS) — How not to say goodbye to a very dangerous man.
The rabbi sings the COVID “blues.”
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 17, 2021
There are some things that we just don't know. Like, a certain biblical color. And even more important things.
Trump’s lawyer covered his head with his hand? Get over it.
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 10, 2021
(RNS) — A simple gesture by an attorney illustrates a small piece of American Jewish identity.
A religious analysis of that Super Bowl Jeep commercial
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 9, 2021
(RNS) — That Jeep commercial with the Boss? It was a sermon.
Marjorie Taylor Greene must go — now!
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 1, 2021
(RNS) — There is a sadistic Jew-hating conspiracy theorist in Congress. Get rid of her.
Sonny Fox and the Holocaust: a little-known connection
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 28, 2021
He was a childhood "friend." Here is the story that few people know.
Debbie Friedman is still singing
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 26, 2021
No one changed modern worship like Debbie. May her memory be a blessing.
Healing and unity? Not yet
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 19, 2021
(RNS) — There is such a thing as ‘cheap grace.’ This is precisely not the time for it.
If you’re religious and supported President Trump
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 11, 2021
(RNS) — Can you simultaneously believe in God and the president?
How Jewish is “Ma Rainey”?
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 5, 2021
The late Chadwick Boseman was amazing in "Ma Rainey." Even more than you think.
The religious word of the year: COVIDOLOGY
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 29, 2020
Is COVID-era faith a Nehru jacket? Or a Brooks Brothers suit that simply needs a new tie?
The best religion books of 2020
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 23, 2020
Biblio-therapy for the ill at ease. That means -- all of us.
That’s Dr. Biden to you!
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 15, 2020
(RNS) — You call a professional what that person wants to be called. End of discussion.
Yes, Roald Dahl was a Jew-hater
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 8, 2020
(RNS) — The family of the late British novelist and screenwriter has given the Jewish people an early Hanukkah gift: an apology.
