Tell us about your nominee. Why should he or she be recognized as a Jewish Community Hero?
Rabbi Friedman is a noted Biblical scholar, recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism. In 1971, he founded Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota, the world's first yeshiva exclusively for women, where he continues to serve as dean. From 1984–1990 he served as simultaneous translator for the Lubavitcher Rebbe's televised talks.
