Harry Freedman (rabbi)
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BornOctober 17, 1901
Vitebsk, Russia
DiedDecember 4, 1982 (aged 81)
NationalityRussian-British
Notable work(s)Translations of the Talmud, Midrash Rabbah, and Encyclopedia Talmudit
Rabbi Harry Mordecai Freedman | |
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| Rabbi in England, Australia, and the United States | |
| Teacher at Yeshiva University | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | October 17, 1901 Vitebsk, Russia |
| Died | December 4, 1982 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Russian-British |
| Notable work(s) | Translations of the Talmud, Midrash Rabbah, and Encyclopedia Talmudit |
| Alma mater | University of London, Etz Chaim Yeshiva, Jews College |
| Occupation | Rabbi, author, translator, teacher |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Denomination | Orthodox |
Harry Mordecai Freedman (17 October 1901 – 4 December 1982) was a rabbi, author, translator, and teacher. Among his more famous contributions are his translations done for several tractates of the Talmud, Midrash Rabbah, and Encyclopedia Talmudit.
Freedman was born in Vitebsk, Russia in 1901. His family moved to England and he grew up in London. He studied at the Etz Chaim Yeshiva, received a BA from the University of London, semicha from Jews College, and a PHD from the university of London (in 1923, 1924, and 1930 respectively).[1] He served in pulpit positions in England, Australia, and the United States, and served as a teacher at Yeshiva University.[1][2][3]
