Judaism
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.
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.
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.
Is there really a major wave of antisemitism in America?
By Mark I. Pinsky — February 24, 2023
(RNS) — Not every criticism of Israel is antisemitic.
Latte, no foam, with some faith on the side.
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 7, 2023
I take my religion caffeinated. How about you?
“You People” is the Black-Jewish movie of the year
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 30, 2023
"Guess Who's Coming To Dinner." The 2023 version. With hip hop.
Multifaith leaders urge unity in aftermath of Monterey Park shooting that left 11 dead
By Alejandra Molina — January 24, 2023
MONTEREY PARK, Calif. (RNS) — To Chuching Wang, who helped organize the vigil, it was deeply moving to see people of different ethnicities and religions unite in the aftermath of the shooting that struck the Chinese American community.
A great historian unlocks the key to antisemitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 18, 2023
He "got" the Jews -- even more than the Jews do.
Some of my best friends are Islamophobic
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 13, 2023
(RNS) — Remember Dr. King by fighting back against the small bigotries of life.
Jewish teachings greet Los Angeles drivers in billboard campaign
By Alejandra Molina — January 6, 2023
(RNS) — The billboards come at a time when cases of antisemitism are on the rise around the country.
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.
Time for a “new” Jewish holiday
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 25, 2022
"Funny, you don't look Jewish" is not funny. We need to change the perceptions of what it means to look, and do, Jewish.
How to talk to kids about antisemitism
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 22, 2022
(RNS) — A sad but necessary lesson for difficult and challenging times.
The hidden joke behind “Hogan’s Heroes”
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 17, 2022
Was "Hogan's Heroes" funny? Yes -- and dead serious, as well.
What Dave Chappelle got right
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 14, 2022
(RNS) — Dave Chappelle's SNL monologue was offensive. But, there are some things we can learn from it.
