Martini Judaism
What’s your story? A new podcast reveals the depth of the Jewish narrative
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 10, 2023
To those who think that Jewish culture is only happening in North America and Israel: You're wrong.
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.
We need to talk about antisemitism. A lot. With Rabbi Diane Fersko
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 19, 2023
It is the autoimmune disease of Western civilization. It is back — big time. Not like it ever went away.
How did this happen? Israel, Hamas, the Bible, trauma and a podcast with Professor Jacob Wright
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 12, 2023
(RNS) — Jews are going through unspeakable trauma. The Bible has something to teach us about that.
Why social justice in Israel cannot wait: a conversation with Orly Erez-Likhovski
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 5, 2023
One of Israel's most important social activists speaks out. We all need to hear her.
Five people in a submersible? OMG. Five hundred refugees? Meh.
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 26, 2023
The moral calculations should not be this hard. And yet ...
Is your career over?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 20, 2023
Or, is the very idea of "career" outmoded? A podcast with Bruce Feiler -- on why so many Americans are looking for something higher and deeper.
Why people have trouble praying
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 6, 2023
Does your spiritual life need a GPS? Meet the master teacher who helped create it.
You’re More Resilient Than You Think • Rabbi Denise Eger & Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 21, 2023
COVID isn't over. How has it affected our faith? Two pioneering clergy share their anguish and their hope.
Why can’t Israel be better?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 18, 2023
When it comes to Israel: "relationship complicated." The case against perfectionism.
What Governor DeSantis needs to learn about the Holocaust and the Bible
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 12, 2023
On a daily basis, the anti-intellectual forces are gathering steam. What will we do about it?
Should the Tree of Life shooter get the death penalty?
By Jeffrey Salkin — May 9, 2023
(RNS) — A new podcast: Should murderers be executed? For the Jews of Pittsburgh, the question is personal.
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.
What Israel restored to the Jewish people
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 25, 2023
(RNS) — A love song to the state of Israel, on her 75th birthday. Even now. Especially now.
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.
