Jeffrey Salkin

(RNS) — From ‘Close Encounters’ to ‘E.T.’ to ‘Disclosure Day,’ we might begin to understand Steven Spielberg’s religious journey.

(RNS) — Two identities seem to be in a wrestling match — but both can win.

(RNS) — Zionism is the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their ancestral homeland. But is that all it means? Two Jewish thought leaders have it out.

(RNS) — Texas is calling for Bible passages to be part of the curriculum. Sure. Bring on Song of Songs!

(RNS) — Our patriotic songs are sacred texts — even in the way that we try to sing them.

(RNS) — I don't know that feminism is a word Jewish women still fully own, but I know it's worth fighting to keep.

For more than six decades, my Jewish home has been within Reform Judaism. I grew up in its youth movement and summer camps.

For more than six decades, my Jewish home has been within Reform Judaism. I grew up in its youth movement and summer camps. I received my rabbinical education in its seminary. I have prayed and led worship in its sanctuaries. It is, Jewishly speaking...

(RNS) — Sen. Lindsey Graham has died. Why are people responding in such a tasteless way?

(RNS) — To use a word soaked in the blood and suffering of our martyrs and then to Velcro it onto a living Jew, whose worst crime is disagreeing with you, is not argument. It is moral violence.