Martini Judaism

Is ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ a Jewish story?

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 18, 2023
Aaron Sorkin added some Jewish stuff to a classic story. It works.

Why I am saying kaddish for Al Jaffee of Mad magazine

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 12, 2023
(RNS) — A childhood literary hero has died — the man who taught me the art of snark.

When Israelis protest, it is music to my ears

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 11, 2023
(RNS) — Israel's soundtrack isn't just the hora and sentimental songs. It is deeper and cooler. A podcast with Yossi Klein Halevi.

Should Christians have seders?

By Jeffrey Salkin — April 4, 2023
(RNS) — Yes, it's a thing. And no, it should not be. And yes, the larger story is complicated.

Leo Frank’s ghost still haunts us

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 31, 2023
It's not just a Broadway musical. It is a pervasive memory. Jew hatred persists.

When is it ‘a time to die’?

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 28, 2023
(RNS) — A new documentary and podcast ask the question: When is it enough?

Call it Soros-phobia

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 24, 2023
Jew hatred, by any other name. Et tu, Alan Dershowitz?

Never make predictions about the Jews

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 21, 2023
(RNS) — An American Jewish sage tried to predict Judaism, 2025. You’ll be surprised at what he got right — and wrong.

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
(RNS) — The inside story of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ reveals some deep truths about American Judaism.

Why is there a place called East Palestine, Ohio?

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 9, 2023
Salem, MA. Sharon, MA. Bethel, CT. New Canaan, CT. A biblical tour through the United States.

This year, Purim is not funny

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 7, 2023
The end of the book of Esther is not pretty. Here is why it matters -- more than ever.

There is a stain on the Jewish soul

By Jeffrey Salkin — March 2, 2023
(RNS) — Yes, I am ashamed of what happened on the West Bank. But it does not define my Judaism or my Zionism.

How not to cancel each other

By Jeffrey Salkin — February 28, 2023
(RNS) — One of the most unusual Jewish friendships teaches us some real lessons.

Should Judaism disrupt your life?

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