Description

No, “Soul Train” isn’t just a retro music show—it’s about training our souls to rediscover the sacred power of Jewish prayer. We will explore the deeper meaning of the siddur; why prayer can feel distant for modern Jews, and how it can become relevant, moving, and even transformative – and how we can share those insights with our learners of all ages. Based on Jeff Salkin’s book Inviting God In: A Guide to Jewish Prayer (CCAR Press). 

Bio: Rabbi Jeff Salkin is a noted writer and author. 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. He is the co-producer of “To be Continued,” a podcast which features interviews with Second Generation and Third Generation Holocaust survivors and focuses on their stories of trauma and resilience.