Peter Himmelman

A Jewish rock star reflects on Oct. 7

By Jeffrey Salkin — December 5, 2023
(RNS) — Peter Himmelman — rock star, creative genius and observant Jew — sings his truth. And ours. A new podcast.

What religion is Dylan now?

By Jeffrey Salkin — June 23, 2020
He's been Jewish. He's been Christian. He's been Jewish, again. And, now?

Where have you gone, Paul Simon?

By Jeffrey Salkin — February 6, 2018
Paul Simon's music was often Christian. And sometimes, more Jewish than he thought.

A kaddish for Walter Becker

By Jeffrey Salkin — September 4, 2017
What was Jewish about Steely Dan? Maybe more than we thought.

Bob Dylan’s lyrics get the recognition they deserve

By Jeffrey Salkin — October 13, 2016
Bob Dylan's Nobel Prize is good for the Jews. Here is why.

Happy 75th birthday, Bob Dylan!

By Jeffrey Salkin — May 23, 2016
Bob Dylan turns 75. Let's honor his contributions to Jewish culture.

Hollywood needs more people like Stephen Colbert (COMMENTARY)

By Jeffrey Salkin — September 9, 2015
(RNS) Colbert is that rarest of rare birds -- someone in the entertainment world who not only takes his faith seriously, but who talks about it, and even taught about it -- in a local church, without fanfare.
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