Avraham Friedman
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Avraham Friedman is an Orthodox
rabbi
and Talmud
ic scholar in Skokie, Illinois
. Having served the Beis HaMidrash LaTorah yeshiva
of the Hebrew Theological College
for twenty five years, he was appointed as its Rosh HaYeshiva
(dean/head of school) in 2008.
Rabbi Friedman is also an alumnus of the school he heads(Hebrew Theological College - Bais Hamedrash Latorah) where he studied Under, Rav Ahron Soleveichik ,one of the most famous Talmudists of modern times and Rav Yaakov Perlow (head of Agudath Israel of America). :
Rabbi Friedman has been devoted to Jewish education
for many decades. He studied in the mirrer yeshiva under some of the gedolei hador including Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz z"tl and Rav Nachum Partzovitz z"tl. He was previously a lecturer at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh
before ruturning to Hebrew Theological College
Beis HaMidrash LaTorah, where he has held numerous positions throughout the past 25 years Including, High school Rebbe, Bais Midrash Rebbe, Mashgiach Of Bais Medrash and Rosh Kollel, before being appointed Rosh HaYeshiva.
Orthodox Judaism
Orthodox Judaism , is the approach to Judaism which adheres to the traditional interpretation and application of the laws and ethics of the Torah as legislated in the Talmudic texts by the Sanhedrin and subsequently developed and applied by the later authorities known as the Gaonim, Rishonim, and...
rabbi
Rabbi
In Judaism, a rabbi is a teacher of Torah. This title derives from the Hebrew word רבי , meaning "My Master" , which is the way a student would address a master of Torah...
and Talmud
Talmud
The Talmud is a central text of mainstream Judaism. It takes the form of a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, philosophy, customs and history....
ic scholar in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, Illinois
Skokie is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. Its name comes from a Native American word for "fire". A Chicago suburb, for many years Skokie promoted itself as "The World's Largest Village". Its population, per the 2000 census, was 63,348...
. Having served the Beis HaMidrash LaTorah yeshiva
Yeshiva
Yeshiva is a Jewish educational institution that focuses on the study of traditional religious texts, primarily the Talmud and Torah study. Study is usually done through daily shiurim and in study pairs called chavrutas...
of the Hebrew Theological College
Hebrew Theological College
The Hebrew Theological College, known as "Skokie Yeshiva," is a Yeshiva in Skokie, Illinois which also functions as a private university on campus. The primary focus of the Yeshiva is to teach Torah and Jewish traditions...
for twenty five years, he was appointed as its Rosh HaYeshiva
Rosh yeshiva
Rosh yeshiva, , , is the title given to the dean of a Talmudical academy . It is made up of the Hebrew words rosh — meaning head, and yeshiva — a school of religious Jewish education...
(dean/head of school) in 2008.
Rabbi Friedman is also an alumnus of the school he heads(Hebrew Theological College - Bais Hamedrash Latorah) where he studied Under, Rav Ahron Soleveichik ,one of the most famous Talmudists of modern times and Rav Yaakov Perlow (head of Agudath Israel of America). :
Rabbi Friedman has been devoted to Jewish education
Jewish education
Jewish education is the transmission of the tenets, principles and religious laws of Judaism. Due to its emphasis on Torah study, many have commented that Judaism is characterised by "lifelong learning" that extends to adults as much as it does to children.-History:The tradition of Jewish...
for many decades. He studied in the mirrer yeshiva under some of the gedolei hador including Rav Chaim Shmuelevitz z"tl and Rav Nachum Partzovitz z"tl. He was previously a lecturer at Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh
Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh
Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh is a major yeshiva in Israel near the city of Ashdod and adjacent to Kvutzat Yavne.-History & Ideology:Founded in 1953, Kerem BeYavneh was the first Yeshivat Hesder. The first Rosh Yeshiva of Kerem B'Yavneh was the renowned scholar Rabbi Chaim Yaakov Goldvicht...
before ruturning to Hebrew Theological College
Hebrew Theological College
The Hebrew Theological College, known as "Skokie Yeshiva," is a Yeshiva in Skokie, Illinois which also functions as a private university on campus. The primary focus of the Yeshiva is to teach Torah and Jewish traditions...
Beis HaMidrash LaTorah, where he has held numerous positions throughout the past 25 years Including, High school Rebbe, Bais Midrash Rebbe, Mashgiach Of Bais Medrash and Rosh Kollel, before being appointed Rosh HaYeshiva.