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David Gil Bloom

Dec 25, 2023, 11:53 AM

Dr. Chen Kugel, head of the National Center of Forensic Medicine (Abu Kabir) in Jaffa, speaks at a press conference about the identification process of the victims of the murderous Hamas attacks on southern communities on October 7, 2023. Jaffa, October 16, 2023. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

How do we get past the horror of the Oct. 7 atrocities documented by a traumatized pathologist? Maybe we shouldn't try

Oct 29, 2023, 7:32 AM

Sunday, October 21, 2023, 1:07 PM EST… “Hi. Is this Gil Bloom?” “Yes it is. Who is this please?” “My name is Reuven X. I was told by my friend Shimon that you were the ‘AR-15 Rebbe of Boca Raton’ *nervous laugh*....

Oct 11, 2021, 1:10 AM

A Tribute to My Rebbe

Until I heard of Rav Tendler's passing, I wasn’t sure I even had a relationship strong enough with someone that I could label “My Rebbe”. Over my academic career, I’ve had countless teachers, rabbaim, and professors, many who were...

About Me

David Gil Bloom lives in South Florida. He is a graduate of Yeshiva College and Boston University and a is sometime blogger when he can get his act together.