Yisrael Friedman (November 8, 1923 – May 1, 2017), commonly known as the Pashkaner Rebbe, was an Israeli rabbi and educator prominent in religious teaching and yeshiva leadership.
Early life
Friedman was born on November 8, 1923, in Buhuși, Romania. Details of his early education are not widely published, but his later career was centered on teaching and leading religious institutions in Israel.
Academic and religious career
He held academic posts as a lecturer at both Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, where he taught courses related to Jewish studies and religious thought. In addition to his university work, Friedman served as rosh yeshiva of a hesder yeshiva located in the southern city of Netivot, combining advanced Torah study with community leadership.
Death
Yisrael Friedman passed away on May 1, 2017, at a medical center in Tel Aviv, Israel. He was 93 years old.