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Jun 7, 2024, 7:32 PM

The Lie of Israel and Genocide

A story from an ancient Midrash: “Rabbi Shimon bar Yoḥai taught: ‘Imagine people are sitting on a boat. One of them takes a drill and begins drilling a hole [in the bottom]. His fellow passengers say, “What are you doing?” He says: “Why do you...

Apr 19, 2018, 2:18 AM

Israel: Double Standards and Higher Standards

The Zionist in me burns with anger when Israel is held to a double standard. And the Zionist in me brims with pride when Israel holds itself to a higher standard. I bet many of you feel the same way. Exactly what is a double...

Feb 28, 2018, 9:50 PM

How to Talk to Little Kids About G-d

I’m a rabbi. While I feel that my faith in G-d is strong, I don’t always know what to say about G-d and life’s mysteries. Like many of you, I’m also a parent. I want my boys — and all Jewish children — to have...

Jul 10, 2017, 1:50 PM

I miss my camper, Seth Rich

Mourning a beloved, blessed youth, on the anniversary of his murder

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About Me

Rabbi Alex Freedman is the Associate Rabbi at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park, IL.