Yossi Brackman - Work at The University of Chicago

Work At The University of Chicago

As the rabbi on the campus and director of the Chabad Jewish Center, Rabbi Brackman teaches many classes on Jewish issues, Torah and Chassidic philosophy. He also teaches the acclaimed Sinai Scholars course. Rabbi Brackman has also consulted the university on issues related to student Jewish life.

An interesting story related to his work has been cited by author Harry Samuels in his collection of stories Beshert

The Chabad Jewish Center is also part of the University of Chicago's Religion on the Quads and the Hyde Park Kenwood Council of Jewish Organizations.

Rabbi Yossi Brackman also serves as a board member of the Akiba Schechter Jewish Day School in Hyde Park.

Rabbi Yossi Brackman also serves on the advisory board for the newly formed Akiva Society.

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