A Tribute to a Man You Don’t Know

Aug 29, 2015 | by Rabbi Yaakov Salomon

The startling legacy of Matis Friesel.

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Rabbi Yaakov Salomon, C.S.W. is a noted psychotherapist, in private practice in Brooklyn, N.Y. for over 25 years. He is a Senior Lecturer and the Creative Director of Aish Hatorah's Discovery Productions. He is also an editor and author for the Artscroll Publishing Series and a member of the Kollel of Yeshiva Torah Vodaath.

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Comments (3)

(3) Estee Friesel, November 24, 2016 9:06 PM

One to One Thousand

Yup its amazing! I'm actually one of his thousand descendants.
May Hashem bless everyone with the strengths to build Jewish families!!

(2) Devorah, November 23, 2015 2:21 AM

Matsil Freizel

Beautiful tribute to a lone survivor of the Holocaust. When my Uncle lived in Brooklyn Heights, our home was visited frequently on Shabbat and High Holydays with such people. I was truly blessed to know them. I am and always was grateful.

(1) Chavi, August 30, 2015 4:53 PM

descendants still multiplying

Even though Mr. Friesel has passed away, his descendants have not stopped multiplying! They will soon number in the thousands, and beyond!