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What’s threatening Florida?
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 16, 2023
It's not just that huge mass of seaweed. There is something far more insidious going on.
Remembering Chaim Topol — and how ‘Fiddler’ reflected American Judaism
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 14, 2023
Why is there a place called East Palestine, Ohio?
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 9, 2023
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This year, Purim is not funny
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(RNS) — Yes, I am ashamed of what happened on the West Bank. But it does not define my Judaism or my Zionism.

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(RNS) — One of the most unusual Jewish friendships teaches us some real lessons.

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By Jeffrey Salkin — February 23, 2023
(RNS) — A new Judaism is about to be born. Are you ready for it?

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By Jeffrey Salkin — February 21, 2023
(RNS) — The famous actor is on a journey. Many of us know the GPS.

Israel is in trouble
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 16, 2023
Giving new meaning to: "The call is coming from inside the house."

What “Tar” gets totally right
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 14, 2023
Why are we so eager to be offended?

When they came for the books …
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 10, 2023
(RNS) — Florida lately has become more known for book bannings than its sunlight.

Latte, no foam, with some faith on the side.
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 7, 2023
I take my religion caffeinated. How about you?

Why right-wing populism should worry us all
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 3, 2023
(RNS) — Religion can make you better, or it can make you worse. A podcast on white evangelical populism in America.

“You People” is the Black-Jewish movie of the year
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 30, 2023
"Guess Who's Coming To Dinner." The 2023 version. With hip hop.

David Crosby was my first Bible teacher
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 24, 2023
(RNS) — He lived hard, played well, sang beautifully and died in a good old age. What else could you ask for?
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Jeffrey Salkin
Martini Judaism
Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin is the rabbi of Temple Israel in West Palm Beach, Florida, and the author of numerous books on Jewish spirituality and ethics, published by Jewish Lights Publishing and Jewish Publication Society.