Rabbi. Writer. Thinker. Public speaker. Occasional troublemaker (in the best way). From the pulpit, on the page, or in the public square, Jeff Salkin brings bold Jewish thought to the questions shaping our shared future — with heart, humor, and a little chutzpah.
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About Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Rabbi Jeff Salkin is a noted writer, author, and speaker. His column, “Martini Judaism: For Those Who Want to Be Shaken and Stirred,” published by the Religion News Service, has won several awards for Best Religion Column of the Year, and is also an award-winning podcast. He has been a commentator on the American political scene on CNN and the BBC, and his essays have appeared in The Washington Post, Commentary, The Wall Street Journal, Tablet, and Forward. Widely regarded as one of the most thoughtful and provocative voices in contemporary Jewish life, he is the author of twelve books on such diverse topics as b’nai mitzvah, masculinity, Israel, interfaith relations, the spirituality of career, and Judaism as counter-culture.
Featured Articles by Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
"The Jackson synagogue fire began centuries ago"
January 13, 2026 | The arson suspect spoke of ‘the synagogue of Satan,’ according to an affidavit. The phrase draws on a very old, hateful tradition.
"What happens to the religion of Dead-ism after Bob Weir?"
January 12, 2026 | Like any good faith, it has not died, but it has transformed.
"An arsonist torched a Mississippi synagogue. It feels hauntingly familiar."
January 11, 2026 | The fire at Beth Israel echoes a long history of synagogue attacks, including the 1958 bombing of The Temple in Atlanta.
"Jews and Hats: A Thousand-Year-Old Love Story"
January 8, 2026 | Hats are a symbol, and nowadays, quite a potent one.
