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
Should Reform and Conservative Judaism merge?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 19, 2020
(RNS) — In the post COVID 19 era, will Jewish denominational differences still matter?
Were the Costanzas Jewish?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 12, 2020
Jerry Stiller was a great Jewish comic actor and a mensch. His most famous character remains an ethnic mystery.
A kaddish for Kent State — and Jackson State
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 5, 2020
In a death-saturated America, let us remember six more.
We should all mourn for the ultra-Orthodox
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 29, 2020
(RNS) — Jew-haters with guns are no longer the greatest threat to Jews. The new enemy is invisible.
I know the rabbi in “The Plot Against America”
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 21, 2020
"The Plot Against America" is a wake up call. Even and especially for rabbis.
Don’t let COVID 19 kill the synagogue!
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 15, 2020
This pandemic could prove dangerous to American synagogues. Don't let it.
Yes, this Passover will be different
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 7, 2020
"Game changer" is no longer a cliche. Welcome to the new Passover.
Warning: Your piety might be dangerous to your health
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 31, 2020
(RNS) — Religion should be making the world better. Get with the program, people.
Imagine when COVID-19 is over
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 24, 2020
The day after. A fantasy, and a prayer.
How to really preach truth to power
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 20, 2020
It takes theological courage to live in this world. A beloved thinker teaches us how to do that.
In a New York minute, everything has changed
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 17, 2020
There is no modern precedent for this historical moment. That is precisely why we need faith.
Democratic party hits control-alt-delete
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 11, 2020
(RNS) — The anti-Israel agenda? It is not a good look, and it is not winning.
Purell is Jewish
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 6, 2020
Stop touching your face and just read this column.
AIPAC is a metaphor
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 26, 2020
(RNS) — AIPAC is no longer an organization. It is a symbol. And, that's not good.
Why is Bernie Sanders proud to be Jewish?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 20, 2020
(RNS) — In a new political ad touting the Democratic candidate's faith, Jewish pride becomes a political cudgel.
