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Martini Judaism

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Judaism
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Josh Shapiro
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The Triumph Of Life
Reform Judaism
Jewish Denomination
Unitarian Universalism

For those who want to be shaken and stirred. Join one of American Judaism’s most prolific thought leaders and his special guests as they talk about the current state of Judaism, American culture, politics, religion, and spirituality.

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Recent Guests

Michael Kimmel
Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Gender Studies, author of 'Playmakers'
Episode: How American Jewish immigrants invented childhood
Pamela Nadell
Author, Historian, and Expert on Antisemitism
American University
Episode: Antisemitism Is as American as Apple Pie + Pamela Nadell
Arno Michaelis
Former white supremacist leader turned advocate for peace and reconciliation
Episode: How do you go from hatred to hope? + Arno Michaelis
Sarah Hurwitz
Former senior speechwriter for President Obama and author of "As a Jew"
Episode: The book every Jew should read before the High Holy Days
Doug Mishkin
Lawyer, singer-songwriter, lecturer, and cultural commentator
Episode: The Scopes "monkey" trial has not adjourned
Shari Rabin
Associate Professor of Jewish Studies, Religion and History, Chair of Jewish Studies at Oberlin College and author
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Episode: Why Southern Judaism Matters - with Shari Rabin
Yardena Schwartz
Author of "Ghosts of a Holy War, The 1929 Massacre in Palestine that ignited the Arab-Israeli conflict"
Episode: When Did October 7 Really Begin? A Conversation With Yardena Schwartz
John M. Sweeney
Award-winning author and independent scholar
Monkfish Book Publishing
Episode: Why Pope Francis mattered for the Jews
Kate Mishkin
Journalist, podcaster, and creator of the podcast 'Shofar, So Good'
Episode: The cafeteria approach to religion isn't only for Catholics

Host

Rabbi Jeff Salkin
Host and a prolific thought leader in American Judaism who engages in conversation about the intersection of faith, culture, and contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Timely and Timeless

    I truly feel stirred like a good martini. What a joy it is to engage in the questions of God’s presence that is both timely and honestly, timeless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackomente
    United Statesa year ago
  • just wonderful

    Rabbi Jeff Salkin speaks eloquently in a way that is both warm and super interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ellen’s review
    United States2 years ago
  • Great

    Inspiring and insightful conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ravgah
    United States2 years ago
  • Rabbi Salkin

    His insight gives me such comfort in times like these.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ktacupuncture
    United States2 years ago

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Being a Rabbi in the Midst of an Earthquake + Elan Babchuck
Q: What would be one bold experiment you'd love to see a synagogue try?
I'd get rid of dues and encourage every synagogue to just move to voluntary contributions.
Being a Rabbi in the Midst of an Earthquake + Elan Babchuck
Q: In your opinion, what are the expectations that you think are the most unsustainable?
To do things exactly the way that our rabbinic predecessors did them once. That's the most complicated and heavy expectation on rabbis today.
How American Jewish immigrants invented childhood
Q: What do you mean by the idea of modern childhood being invented by first-generation Jews?
Michael elaborates that these immigrant Jews created not only toys but also a new idea of childhood that emphasized imagination and creativity, coinciding with socio-economic changes in America.
How American Jewish immigrants invented childhood
Q: So how did the idea for this book come to you?
Michael explains that he initially aimed to write a short memoir about his great-great-uncle who co-created the teddy bear but discovered a much larger narrative about Jewish immigrant toy makers.
Jews and Hats: A Thousand-Year-Old Love Story
Q: When did the perception of wearing a kippah in public change?
It changed in the late 60s and early 70s, influenced by the Soviet Jewry Movement which galvanized many American Jews to wear the kippah as a mark of identity and pride.

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Focused on the intersections of Judaism, culture, and contemporary issues, discussions highlight the challenges and triumphs within Jewish identity, particularly in relation to social justice, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. Noteworthy topics include the evolving dynamics of Catholic-Jewish relations and pressing issues like anti-Semitism and the Holocaust's impact on modern faith practices. Featuring a diverse range of guests, the conversations are likely to resonate with those seeking deeper understanding of religion's role within society today, blending rigorous exploration with personal narrative to inspire listeners to engage thoughtfully with their own beliefs and identities.

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2. Pamela Nadell
3. Arno Michaelis
4. Sarah Hurwitz
5. Doug Mishkin
6. Shari Rabin
7. Yardena Schwartz
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