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
Saying kaddish for Mad magazine
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 8, 2019
Alfred E. Neuman was Jewish. Wasn’t he?
Welcome to the Jewish people, Karlie Kloss!
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 2, 2019
No more snark about people who choose to join the Jewish people.
An afternoon of Israel hatred
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 1, 2019
I went to a JVP event so you won't have to. This is bad stuff.
Thou shalt not compare historical horrors?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 25, 2019
Yes, the Holocaust is unique. But, exactly how unique?
Richard Levy was a “real Jew,” and a great rabbi
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 24, 2019
There are, at least, two kinds of piety. You don't have to choose between them.
About AOC and “concentration camps”
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 21, 2019
When you are speaking to people who refuse to hear, sometimes you have to scream. Like it or not, that is what AOC was trying to do.
Sebastian Gorka, evaluator of rabbis
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 21, 2019
Who made this man an expert on Judaism?
John Cusack — seriously?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 20, 2019
It seems that anti-Israel people will "say anything" (and other snarky John Cusack references)
America’s only Jewish boarding school closes. Why?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 18, 2019
It was a major disappointment. And, also, an inspirational story. And, also, a cautionary tale.
Imagine Anne Frank at 90
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 13, 2019
The story about Anne Frank that you have never heard.
How antisemitic was the Dyke March?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 12, 2019
All God's children got triggers. Only one flag causes them? Give me a break.
What religion is David Brooks, anyway?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 10, 2019
As Johnny Cash would have said: David Brooks walks the line.
Mayor de Blasio doesn’t understand antisemitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 7, 2019
If you are only seeing antisemitism from your political foes, you are not paying attention.
What David Brooks could teach Howard Stern
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 5, 2019
Two Jewish media figures talk about the meaning of life. One of them is no surprise. The other...?
When clergy ask themselves: does it really matter?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 3, 2019
How important is our work? Whatever work we do?
God knows.
