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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.

Are we witnessing the triumph of evil?
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 18, 2019
When the spirit of Amalek entered those mosques in Christchurch, NZ.

The college admissions scandal is child sacrifice
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 12, 2019
The upshot of the college admissions scandal? We are still idolators.

What do you get the internet for its birthday?
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 12, 2019
Can we use the Internet to explain God to kids?

Why #jewishlivesmatter
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 8, 2019
Rep. Omar's statements require trigger warnings. Or, don't Jews count?

What my father would have said about Ilhan Omar
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 7, 2019
"Fool me once," my late father said, "shame on you. Fool me twice -- shame on me." Attention, Rep. Omar.
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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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