Inviting God In: Insights from Rabbi Salkin – Seekers of Meaning 9/26/2025
Description
</figure>On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address engages Rabbi Jeff Salkin in a profound discussion about the essence of prayer, the structure of his new book Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer, and the evolving nature of Jewish worship. They explore the significance of gratitude in prayer, the challenges faced by modern worshippers, and the need for a deeper understanding of Jewish liturgy. The conversation also touches on the importance of Jewish education, the survival of the Jewish narrative, and the role of technology in worship. Salkin emphasizes the necessity of teaching young people the language of prayer and the importance of creating a meaningful connection to their Jewish identity.
About the Book
</figure>Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer is an engaging and insightful commentary on the Shabbat evening and morning services by Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, the author of Putting God on the Guest List. Designed for students of all ages, from bet mitzvah to adulthood, the book’s relatable tone and discussion questions meaningfully engage readers in the worship service they are leading or attending. Rabbi Salkin breaks down each prayer and ritual, helping learners connect to the service with fresh insight and knowledge. With a blend of humor and depth, Inviting God In shows how the ancient words of prayer still speak to the challenges and joys of contemporary life.
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</figure>Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin
Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin is one of American Judaism’s most prolific rabbis — described as “courageous,” “always relevant,” and “one of American Judaism’s true public intellectuals.”
Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin is the co-founder and co-director of Wisdom Without Walls: an online salon for Jewish ideas. The author of twelve books, his most recent book is Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer (CCAR Press).
His column, “Martini Judaism: for those who want to be shaken and stirred,” published by the Religion News Service, has won several Wilbur awards for best religion column of the year. “Martini Judaism” also appears as a podcast. He delivered the keynote on spirituality at the Chautauqua Institution, and has participated in interreligious dialogue with Christian and Muslim religious leaders.
His essays have appeared in the Washington Post, Commentary, the Wall Street Journal, Tablet, Forward, and JTA. He has appeared on CNN and the BBC. He has contributed to scholarly volumes and encyclopedias. His eleven books have inspired vigorous conversations on such subjects as Jewish identity and culture, Israel, and gender, and he has written three Torah commentaries.
His new book is Tikkun Ha’Am: Repairing Our People – Israel and the Crisis of Liberal Judaism. Rabbi David Wolpe of Los Angeles has said of the book: “Tikkun Ha’am” proves once again that Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin is among the wisest observers of our society and our souls — a Rabbi who writes with humor, depth and clarity.” He is currently writing a book for the Reform movement — a commentary for teens on Shabbat liturgy.
Rabbi Salkin lives in West Palm Beach, Florida, and devotes his time to writing, biking, his friends and family, and consuming vast quantities of coffee.
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