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.
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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.
Why I am considering wearing a kippah in public
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 31, 2019
To wear a kippah in Germany is a sign of defiance. What about us?
No love lost between Jews and Trump? Here’s why.
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 27, 2019
This is a political reckoning for American Jews.
What is killing the American synagogue?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 24, 2019
(RNS) — A synagogue on Long Island is now in ruins. It wasn't the antisemites. It was something even sadder.
Israel, 1; evangelicals, 0
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 22, 2019
Zionism goes one on one with homophobia. Guess which one won?
Women say goodbye to sweet home Alabama
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 16, 2019
(RNS) — I will not be silent as the states that enslaved the bodies of African Americans now seek to enslave the bodies of women.
‘Veep’ ends — and why it matters
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 15, 2019
Spoiler alerts. Who becomes president? What is the three state solution? Why will I miss 'Veep?'
An open letter to Rashida Tlaib
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 14, 2019
Perhaps Rep. Tlaib was trying to say something different. Let's give her the opportunity to clarify her words and thoughts.
Ready for Birthright Africa?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 10, 2019
As the Beatles sang: "Once there was a way to get back homeward..."
The hidden sweetness in Amy Schumer’s new boy’s name
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 8, 2019
Amy Schumer's new baby boy has an interesting middle name. There is a message there about synagogue life.
Thou shalt covet thy Canadian neighbor’s Judaism
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 7, 2019
In Canada, Judaism -- and Jews -- are different. We have something to learn.
Saying kaddish for a bookstore
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 3, 2019
If independent bookstores die, so will ideas and conversation.
What is up with those antisemitic cartoons?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 30, 2019
Those cartoons that portrayed Bibi and Trump as blind are using one of the most significant antisemitic tropes in history. Now you know.
It is time to publicly protest anti-Semitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 28, 2019
(RNS) — In 1943, an all-star Hollywood lineup performed at Madison Square Garden to raise awareness about the plight of European Jewry. It is again time to gather our current A-list to decry the threat of anti-Semitism.
