About the Author


Eliyahu Freedman

Eliyahu Freedman is an Iraqi-Jewish educator living in Jaffa, Israel. Passionate in the fields of Jewish history, spirituality and ethics, Eliyahu most recently completed a Master's degree in Talmud from Tel Aviv University and was working on a PhD dissertation on medieval Judeo-Arabic history in the 10th century from Hebrew University. 


Identifying and Burying the Dead

How a culture deals with its dead reflects its attitude towards life.

Mourning Two Israeli Heroes

Colonel Roi Levy and Aharon Haimov were killed while trying to save the lives of others.

Jericho: A Brief History

Jericho is one of the world’s oldest cities and was the first city conquered by the ancient Israelites.

In Morocco During the Earthquake

Rabbi Dr. Danino was in the historic Jewish quarter of Marrakesh when disaster struck.

Blake Dickman’s Home Run

The baseball player is bringing his A-game to Israel.

Mimouna: The Ultimate Passover Afterparty

A Moroccan-Jewish custom with mysterious roots has gone viral.

When Arabian Jews and Muslims Lived in Peace

The Constitution of Medina is one of the earliest documents in Islamic history. Some historians view it as a model of a pluralistic society.

Codex Sassoon: World’s Most Expensive Book for Sale

Israel’s Earthquake Response

Israaid, the leading humanitarian aid organization in Israel, is responding to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria.

Shock and Grief in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem

Inside the Mizrahi and Natan houses of mourning, a community and entire nation stand together in mourning after a deadly synagogue shooting.

Spotlight on Jewish Chaplaincy at Sundance Film Festival

A Still Small Voice follows Jewish Chaplain Mati Esther Engel’s yearlong residency providing spiritual care during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet the Man who Took on Kanye West

Israeli and Jewish fighter Natan Levy is determined to become a UFC champion and use his celebrity to defend the Jewish people.

When Leonard Cohen Sang for Israeli Soldiers During the Yom Kippur War

A conversation with award-winning journalist Matti Friedman, author of Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai.

The Three Most Important Questions to Live a Good Life

A Yiddish folk tale with a profound message

Ancient Jewish Wisdom to Improve Your Online Dating Experience

Three ideas for users of all the popular dating applications and websites.

Who Are the Karaites?

The inside story of a rebellious Jewish sect that began in the Middle Ages.

How Can Kyrie Irving Apologize to the Jewish Community?

The Brooklyn Nets have prescribed six steps for Kyrie to return to the court. Is it enough?

The Jews of Iraq

Explore one of the oldest and most significant diaspora Jewish communities of all time.

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