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What's On Your Shoulder?

Some items have to be thrown into the trunk - it just shouldn't be our children!

by Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich

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Published: March 20, 2013

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Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich

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Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich is the Associate Rabbi at Congregation Beth Jacob in Atlanta, Georgia. Ordained at Baltimore’s Ner Israel Rabbinical College, he holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Maryland, and a Master of Science Degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. Drawing on his warmth, humor, and personal experiences, Rabbi "Y" is popular for leading interactive parenting and marriage workshops in Atlanta and elsewhere. Rabbi Freundlich's wife and children have accepted their roles in providing endless material for his videos. He can be reached at rabbiy@bethjacobatlanta.org.

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(Numbers 22:2-25:9)

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Straight Talk The Jewish Home
Torah Bytes Lightning Rod
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The Guiding Light (5773) The Spiritual in the Physical
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What's Bothering Rashi? (5765) Where Are You?
What's Bothering Rashi? (5764) Freedom Of Will

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Family Parsha (5770) Respect Your Own Privacy.
Family Parsha (5768) Different Beings
Family Parsha (5767) The True Measure
Family Parsha (5766) Privacy is Important
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Torah Reading: Balak
(Numbers 22:2-25:9)