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By Jeffrey Salkin — April 22, 2024
(RNS) — I like wicked and rebellious children. They make me think.

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(RNS) — Israel survived a night of dark fear. Let's keep it that way.

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(RNS) — An ancient question becomes tragically timely. One of Judaism’s greatest thinkers tackles it, and sparks fly.

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(RNS) — A great American, and a great Jew, has died.

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(RNS) — From Oct. 7 to Moscow: This is the real battle.

When Stephen Colbert and Paul Simon talked about faith
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 25, 2024
(RNS) — Two amazing personalities open their souls on national television. What a gift!

God loves you. Deal with it.
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The Jewish eroticism that hides in almost plain sight.

That really nasty part of Purim
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The speech Jonathan Glazer could have given
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 15, 2024
(RNS) — What would it look like if Jewish celebrities stood up for Judaism and the Jewish people? Maybe this.

A new poetry, post-Oct. 7
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 14, 2024
A new Israeli literature has emerged out of the rubble of Oct. 7. It is powerful, devastating and hopeful.
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Jeffrey Salkin
Martini Judaism
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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