Catriella Freedman, at The Blogs

Catriella Freedman

Jun 24, 2025, 1:14 AM

A surprising silver lining to the US's direct assault on Iran’s Fordow uranium enrichment plant was how unifying the moment felt for Israelis. Aside from the early weeks following October 7, Israel has been mired in internal strife—government dissatisfaction,...

May 2, 2021, 12:58 PM

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110 years before this tragedy, my great-grandfather died at Mt. Meron

My great-grandfather's grave. (courtesy, Avi Stein)

Just as his death at a 1911 Lag B'Omer disaster changed the course of my own history, the families mourning today will never be the same

Aug 10, 2020, 2:27 PM

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Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz zt”l: The familiar voice

Ironically, it was his excommunication that drew me to his teachings - and those same teachings that put his voice in my head when I learn Torah

Mar 15, 2020, 11:37 AM

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WFH: Tales from a work-from-home addict

9 tips for the new reality that has so many unexpectedly working from home, including: Stay away from the laundry!

Feb 6, 2017, 11:24 AM

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Death, Israel style

Death creates a chasm between the living and the mystery of life. To the mourner, it feels as though that mystery will never be regained (iStock)

On mourning in a country where everyone -- medical staff, co-workers, small children -- pitches in to ease the grief

About Me

Catriella Freedman is the founding director of Tanu Learning, an independent Jewish learning company. She was previously the director of PJ Our Way, a book-based tween engagement program from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. She and her husband are raising four kids in Zichron Ya’akov, Israel.