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Jacob L. Freedman MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Jerusalem, Israel. He can be most easily reached via his website: drjacoblfreedman.com
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Ultimately, this story isn’t about politics or war. It’s about shoes and the people whose feet are inside of those shoes.
Personal responsibility is the foundation of a human being. Rabbi Twerski lived a life according to this fundamental principal.
The more that we are aware of the challenges facing our communities, the more likely we are to stop the damage.
It’s great to have great teammates. Back on the basketball court during my youth, I was lucky to play alongside shorter, quicker guys who could shoot the ball and taller, stronger guys who could rebound and play defense. My job—as someone who was neither fast nor tough—was to be the klutz who ensured that we never […]
It was quite a few years later when we met again at his home in Yerushalayim. The Rav’s octogenarian body was confined to a wheelchair but his neshamah remained light as could be.
As a Jew, I am proud to fulfill my obligation by receiving the Coronavirus vaccination
Recently, while speaking to a group of US college students on their trip to Jerusalem, I wasn't surprised to hear that ALL had felt intimidated because of their faith--shouted down in class, embarrassed for wearing kippot
Radiohead is my new favorite band. Not because I love their music but because they’ve taken a public stand against the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. They ROCK!
Tufts Student Senate, please come and visit Israel. Come and see the “Israeli Occupation.” Observe how modern ideas and technology improve the lives of millions irrespective of ethnicity or religion.
Perhaps the single greatest teacher of Rabbinical CBT was Rabbi Akiva. The Talmud (Berachot 60B) teaches that Rabbi Akiva was always in the habit of saying " Everything that God does is for the good."
Small deeds can have a huge impact, or as better said in Chovot HaLevavot the Jewish self-improvement manual, “a small light can shine forth and push away much darkness” This is the essence of Hanukah
For everyone who doubted whether or not making aliyah it was worth it, know that there is nothing to inspire personal growth like waking up each morning as a Jew in the Land of The Jewish People.
The Jewish Press Online welcomes columnist Jacob Freedman, M.D., and his family to Israel and wish them a safe and "uneventful" aliya.
What does growing a beard have to do with spiritual development and being nice to our fellow Jews?
The parshas concerning building the Holy Tabernacle teaches many lessons about prioritizing our kids
The Zika Virus is devastating. Possible complications: Microcephaly, G-Barré Syndrome and meningitis
Dear WMA, To quote MLK:“When people criticize Zionists, they mean JEWS…you’re talking anti-Semitism”
I told him every Jewish household begin their Shabbat meal by singing Aishet Chayil-A Woman of Valor
Targeting the Jewish State—the lone oasis of Academic Freedom in The Mid East—is just plain obscene.
Hanukah reminds us how grateful we must be that everything works. Take a breath and say, "Thanks!"
July 10, 2026 
