Jewish identity
When Jewish rights were human rights
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 6, 2024
(RNS) — A chance encounter with the son of one of the great Jewish moral heroes of the last half century. Few people think of him now, and therein lies the story.
Why my uncle left Judaism
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 26, 2024
(RNS) — Let's be careful how we treat people in our religious institutions. It matters — sometimes across the generations.
Converts are Jewish. Period.
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 18, 2024
We are experiencing the greatest surge in antisemitism in recent memory. And, still, people want to become Jewish.
Display your Hanukkah menorah!
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 5, 2023
(RNS) — More than ever before. It’s that important.
Oct. 7 reveals the flaws in Jewish education
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 14, 2023
(RNS) — Can young Jews respond to the anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses?
What do we do now? Coping with the challenges of being Jewish today with David Hazony
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 2, 2023
How do we rebuild Jewish hope? A new book offers some tentative answers.
Happy 95th birthday, Cynthia Ozick!
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 27, 2023
"All the world wants the Jews dead." Cynthia Ozick was the prophetic voice that we needed. And, still need.
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.
George Santos lied. Here is why it matters.
By Jeffrey Salkin — December 29, 2022
(RNS) — Rep. George Santos is a poseur, a wannabe and a liar. He should not be allowed to serve in Congress.
Why is Bernie Sanders proud to be Jewish?
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 20, 2020
(RNS) — In a new political ad touting the Democratic candidate's faith, Jewish pride becomes a political cudgel.
Welcome to the Jewish people, Karlie Kloss!
By Jeffrey Salkin — July 2, 2019
No more snark about people who choose to join the Jewish people.
Thou shalt covet thy Canadian neighbor’s Judaism
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 7, 2019
In Canada, Judaism -- and Jews -- are different. We have something to learn.
Israel’s rigid Chief Rabbinate challenges the identity of Diaspora Jews
By Yonat Shimron — July 16, 2017
JERUSALEM (RNS) — The rabbinate, which requires all Jews wishing to marry in Israel to provide proof of their Jewishness, has rejected the authority of many North American Orthodox rabbis.
Study: College experiences can boost Jewish identity for children of mixed marriage
By Lauren Markoe — October 28, 2015
(RNS) Jewish experiences in college were found to boost attachment to Jewish life for those whose Judaism comes from one side of the family.
Michael Douglas and Hollywood’s Jewish identity problem
By Jeffrey Salkin — March 18, 2015
(RNS) We need more Jews in Hollywood to stand up for Judaism and Jewish causes.
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