Author, speaker, activist for Jewish ideas. 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.
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
"Even murderers are made in the image of God"
October 13, 2026 | What does Judaism say about what happened to Christa Pike and what is planned for Nidal Hasan?
"Three years later, Israel's best TV show offers new lessons of Oct. 7"
October 7, 2026 | Spoiler alerts on 'Fauda,' and a hard question about the meaning of revenge.
"What does it mean to be made in God's image?"
October 6, 2026 | Tomer Persico uncovers the deeper meaning of the most important one-liner in the history of Western civilization.
"The FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv is a modern story of Jewish heroism"
October 1, 2026 | It was one of the most inspirational moments in recent Jewish memory. It reminded us of who we are.
