Harry Freedman (rabbi)


Harry Mordecai Freedman 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.

Biography

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. He served in pulpit positions in England, Australia, and the United States, and served as a teacher at Yeshiva University.

Family

Freedman was father in law to prominent Melbourne lawyer, Arnold Bloch.

Published works

Translations

Freedman made several significant contributions as a translator.