Meet the Friedmans

Rabbi Mordy and Limor Friedman are the JLIC couple at the University of Pennsylvania.

Rabbi Mordy Friedman received his rabbinic ordination (semicha) from Yeshiva University, where he completed his undergraduate studies in Judaic Studies and Bible, as well as his Masters in Medieval Jewish History. Rabbi Mordy made aliyah to Israel eight years ago, where he studied in various Yeshivot, including Yeshivat Har Etzion, Gruss and Bet Morasha, and pursued his doctorate in Talmud at Bar Ilan University. He taught for two years at Yeshivat Eretz HaTzvi as well as other seminaries in Israel.

Limor Friedman, a native Israeli from Netivot, received her BA and MA in English Literature from Bar Ilan University. She has worked for several years at the Jewish Agency's Department for Religious Affairs, and been involved in numerous educational fronts, from her National Service in Ofra to a year in LA on Shlichut at Shalhevet High School.
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