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Al Vorspan was a Jewish giant of justice
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 17, 2019
The story Al Vorspan told me fifty years ago, and how it taught me to hear the real music.

A year after Parkland, we are all numb
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 14, 2019
On this first yahrzeit of Parkland -- God, instill within us the capacity for outrage.

“The Band’s Visit” is a dream
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 12, 2019
"The Band's Visit" shows us the invisible Jews. And, a very visible Judaism.

Some dare call it anti-Semitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 11, 2019
(RNS) — If American Jews perceive that the Democratic Party is moving into anti-Israel positions, they will be faced with a major quandary.

Yechiel Eckstein was a bridge to Christian evangelicals
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 6, 2019
"The whole world hates us." Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein proved that wrong.

How blackface became a “thing”
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 6, 2019
A forgotten aspect of American Jewish history -- and its puzzling implications.

How Julian Edelman became a Jewish hero
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 4, 2019
Julian Edelman is a touchdown for Jewish identity.

We need more biblical literacy in America
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 29, 2019
But, teaching Bible in schools? A qualified "meh."

Deborah Lipstadt teaches us how to spell antisemitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 22, 2019
Trump, Jeremy Corbyn, and the truth about antisemitism in the world today. An essential new book.

Why this rabbi loved Mary Oliver
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 17, 2019
Her poetry speaks to our souls -- whatever faith or non-faith we are.

“The Green Book” teaches about race in America
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 15, 2019
Race in America is a subtle conversation. A new film demonstrates that.

Is it OK to blame ultra-orthodox Jews?
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 13, 2019
When did it become OK to generalize about the Jews?

What was the president really saying last night?
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 9, 2019
It's about fear. The worship of fear. It is idolatry.

Why I already miss Bob Einstein
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 3, 2019
May Marty Funkhouser rest in peace.

What will be news for the Jews in 2019?
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 2, 2019
Anti-semitism, anti-Israel agitation, women in leadership, intermarriage.... I look into my crystal ball.
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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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