Ezra Balser, at The Blogs

Jun 25, 2021, 9:42 AM

David Baddiel, in his book, Jews Don’t Count, recalls the following incident from a number of years ago when he and his brother were watching a soccer match, cheering on their favorite team: On this particular afternoon, the chanting of...

Apr 29, 2020, 9:11 AM

Longing to Dream Again

Kibbutznikim joyously dancing in Israel.

Tonight began in a similar way to the first night of Passover I showered and got dressed for a glorious night. On Passover I donned the white kittel, the robe I was married in and the robe I will...

About Me

As part of Metro Chicago Hillel, Rav Ezra Balser and his wife Laura, and their daughter, run Base Loop out of their home in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. He was ordained at the Hebrew College Rabbinical School.