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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.
Is there a war against Christianity?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 24, 2019
Fewer people living with faith. More people dying for faith. A sacred paradox.
What would the Cossacks say?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 23, 2019
It happened in Ukraine, It probably could not happen in the United States.
To Sri Lankan Christians, and all Christian friends: ‘May Christ rise for you’
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 21, 2019
(RNS) — When Easter Sunday becomes Good Friday, something is terribly wrong.
You’re giving how much money to Notre Dame?!?!
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 19, 2019
Nothing wrong, and everything right, with people giving to Notre Dame. But, please: perspective.
How to make your seder memorable and un-lame
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 18, 2019
Seder sans substance seems sad. Say something significant.
How Jews can mourn for Notre Dame
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 16, 2019
(RNS) — 'If you are looking for a spark, sift through the ashes.' That is the meaning of faith in our world. Especially now.
Mayor Pete, lay off the Pharisees!
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 15, 2019
(RNS) — 'Pharisee,' again? I hadn't thought of that word in decades. Until Mayor Pete ...
Netanyahu is not Israel
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 10, 2019
Yes, I am sad. I am disappointed. That is why I am doubling down on Israel.
Is it antisemitic to call Stephen Miller a white nationalist?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 9, 2019
Let's reject sloppy labeling.
How the place comforts us
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 5, 2019
These are the most powerful lessons I have learned in the month after my father's death.
Measles is not good for the Jews
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 1, 2019
Vaccinating children is a commandment. Taking care of health is a commandment. How much louder do you need to say this?
Call it AIPAC-phobia
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 26, 2019
(RNS) — The season of irrational fears: of AIPAC, and of the Democratic Party. Let's cut it out.
An open letter to Democrats about AIPAC
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 22, 2019
If Democrats want to alienate supporters of Israel, they are doing a great job.
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.