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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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It turns out that every corner of progressive culture has a price of admission, and Jews are finding it progressively more difficult to pick up that tab.

Add feminism to the list. That's the case Kara Jesella makes in her new book, "Feminist Antisem... more

View Zionism from one angle, and it is Theodor Herzl, seeking to rescue the Jews of Europe. From another, it is seeking to resurrect Jewish culture. From another, it is a spiritual connection to the Land; from yet another, a socialist utopia. The im... more

Author and musician Daniel Rachel has written a new, disturbing and quite overdue book, "This Ain’t Rock ‘n’ Roll: Pop Music, the Swastika and the Third Reich." And I interviewed him about it for my podcast.

The book documents something that has bee... more

I have done my share of traveling in Europe, and when I am there, I visit cathedrals.

Most are majestic, and they are filled with Christian art that would take a decent docent a decade to unpack for me.

I have never been to Brussels, though I would... more

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Recent Guests

Kara Jesella
Author of Feminist Antisemitism and Intellectual History
Author, Journalist
Episode: The Intellectual Roots of Feminism’s Antisemitism
Gil Troy
Zionist historian and activist
Martini Judaism / Moment Magazine
Episode: Is It Time To Retire the Term ‘Zionism’?
Nadine Epstein
Editor-in-chief of Moment Magazine
Moment Magazine
Episode: Is It Time To Retire the Term ‘Zionism’?
Daniel Rachel
Author of This Ain't Rock and Roll, Pop Music, the Swastika, and the Third Reich
Author
Episode: How Do We Confront the Hatred in Rock Music?
Flora Cassen
Author of Stained Glass, A European History of Antisemitism
Brandeis Center for Jewish Studies; Shalom Hartman Institute
Episode: Europe’s Stained Glass Is Stained With Antisemitism
Nick Lemann
Author of Returning, memoir about his Southern Jewish family
Columbia University/author
Episode: The Lesson Southern Jews Knew First
Dr. Yehuda Kurtzer
President of the Shalom Hartman Institute of North America, educator and author
Shalom Hartman Institute of North America
Episode: How To Love Israel, Even When It Is Hard
Mark Oppenheimer
Journalist, religion scholar, biographer
Author of Judy Blume, A Life
Episode: Why Judy Blume Matters
Rabbi Shai Held
Leading contemporary Jewish theologian and Bible teacher
Hadar
Episode: Whom Does Your God Love? A Jewish Case for the Stranger. With Shai Held

Host

Jeff Salkin
Host with deep involvement in religious and cultural discussion; multiple affiliations across RNS and Martini Judaism.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Stewart

    Thank you for the insightful interview with Nicholas Lemann

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stewart Brines
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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 States3 years ago

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The Intellectual Roots of Feminism’s Antisemitism
Q: Can you walk us through what that scene at the 1970 Women's Strike for Equality really means?
The scene shows tensions between radical black feminism and mainstream feminism, highlighting how overlapping identities and political goals can clash within the movement, and how these clashes set a precedent for later discussions about Israeli and Jewish representation within feminist spaces.
How Do We Confront the Hatred in Rock Music?
Q: Daniel, tell us about your own background and your Jewish journey.
Daniel describes how his Jewish upbringing informs his approach to history and his lifelong engagement with rock music, framing the book as a means to understand the language and imagery used by musicians across decades.
The Lesson Southern Jews Knew First
Q: What is the contemporary relevance of these histories for Jewish Americans today?
The episode suggests ongoing tensions between assimilation and particularism, unity and internal critique within Jewish communities, and how debates over Israel echo older debates about belonging and identity.
The Lesson Southern Jews Knew First
Q: How did Zionism influence their attitudes in New Orleans and the South?
Zionism was initially downplayed or rejected as a form of tribal identity; the Pittsburgh Platform shaped views that Judaism could be a religion without a separate national homeland, though this stance evolved over time.
The Lesson Southern Jews Knew First
Q: Was there a sense of tribal identity within the German Jewish community itself?
Yes, the community was tightly knit, self-enclosed, and multi-generational, with strong internal distinctions and a consciousness of being separate from other Jewish groups.

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What is Martini Judaism about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, interview-driven show that frequently centers on Judaism, American culture, and contemporary ethics. Across recent episodes, discussions swing between Zionism's evolving meaning, antisemitism in music and public life, Jewish identity in diaspora communities, and the role of education and memory in shaping modern Jewish thought. Guests span scholars, journalists, authors, and religious leaders, offering historical context, practical proposals, and nuanced perspectives on identity, policy, and communal responsibility. The format tends to blend rigorous analysis with personal storytelling, aiming to illuminate complex topics without sacrificing accessibility for engaged listeners. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle c... more

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4. Daniel Rachel
5. Flora Cassen
6. Nick Lemann
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8. Mark Oppenheimer

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