Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel, whose 16-year-old son Naftali was kidnapped and killed by terrorists in 2014, has been a symbol of faith across the Jewish world. As the 10th guest for 18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers, Rachelle speaks as a women and religious figure immersed in the world of Jewish law, Jewish thought, and Jewish life.
She is a seasoned Jewish educator and currently works at Nishmat, while also speaking globally about Jewish Unity. Among the many notable items discussed were the problem of evil, the messianic potential of Israel, and what the Jewish People ought to do now.
With so many subjects to explore, more than one interview is needed to understand the extent of one guest. We put together a list of resources to learn more about Rachelle’s thought.
Listen and watch Rachelle Frankel answer our 18 questions.
More From Rachelle Fraenkel
“Rabbanit Rachelle Fraenkel: How Can God Be Found After Trauma?” (2020)
Listen to Rachelle on the 18Forty Podcast talk about God, faith, and theology.
“Devotion to Jewish learning, not tragedy, defines mother of slain teen” (2019)
Rachelle turns profound grief into a powerful journey of faith and Torah study.
“Torah Efrat, Broken Hearts, Ready For Geulah”
What do we mean when we say redemption?
