Martini Judaism
Martini Judaism
Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin decided to expand his award-winning column Martini Judaism into a podcast because he likes coffee.

More precisely, long cups of coffee with good friends, having passionate discussions on religion, spirituality, popular culture, and Judaism.

And when that quality, face-to-face caffeinated time isn't possible, the podcast is the next best thing. Rock music, ethical dilemmas, politics, Israel, sacred texts — it’s all on the table.
Meet the Host
Jeffrey Salkin
Jeffrey Salkin
I started writing my award-winning opinion column, “Martini Judaism: for those who want to be shaken and stirred,” because I believe that this is religion’s true role – to challenge us. Now, I bring that message to a podcast, through Religion News Service.

I have a passion for Jewish ideas – always striving for relevance, being what my colleagues call “a rabbi’s rabbi.” My ten books have contributed to that reputation. My essays have appeared in the Washington Post, Commentary, The Huffington Post, Forward and JTA, and various scholarly journals. I have discussed American politics on CNN and the BBC.

I have a passion for Israel. I have served on the boards of Israel-oriented organizations. I have led community missions to Israel, and I study every summer at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, a leading center of Jewish thought and education.

Finally, I am passionate about interreligious dialogue. I was one of the first rabbis to earn the Doctor of Ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. One of my proudest moments was in 2020, when I delivered the keynote address on religion at The Chautauqua Institution, America’s iconic educational and cultural community.

My writings and my podcast are about my passions. Welcome!
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May 3, 2023
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