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Ben Freed (he/him/Rabbi)

@SeriousRabbi

Asker of questions & teller of stories. Now Rabbi @KILouisville. Ex @jtsvoice @annarbornews and @utaustin. Come for the memes, stay for the Torah

 Louisville, KY
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Joined June 2011
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We just finished our Days of Awe but I am in awe of these three incredibly brave women who are living their Jewish values publicly in the face of incredible pressure. So proud to support them in this fight. Thanks also to @NCJW @ncjwlouisville @JCRCLouisville
Joe Sonka 😐 (@joesonka) profile pictureJoe Sonka 😐@joesonka6 Oct 2022
Replying to @joesonka @courierjournal
Three Jewish mothers from Louisville who have used IVF in the past or plan to in the future say Kentucky abortion law "has imposed sectarian theology on Jews." courier-journal.com/story/ne…

Jewish women sue to block Kentucky abortion ban, say it violates religious freedom

The complaint contends the abortion ban violates their constitutional religious rights when it comes to their past and intended future use of IVF.

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Ryan Van Velzer (@RyanVanVelzer) profile pictureRyan Van Velzer@RyanVanVelzer24 Feb 2025
Kentucky AG opinion: Public display of Ten Commandments is constitutional lpm.org/news/2025-02-24/kent…
Kentucky AG opinion: Public display of Ten Commandments is constitutional

Kentucky AG opinion: Public display of Ten Commandments is constitutional

In an opinion, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms and on state Capitol grounds would pass constitutional muster — despite...

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The Muppets are my Roman Empire
Vulture (@vulture) profile pictureVulture@vulture13 Aug 2024
If you care about American art and culture, then you’ll surely agree that Muppet*Vision 3D in Disney World should be protected on the National Register of Historic Places, writes @ralter: trib.al/RnhpEVb
Muppet*Vision 3D Should Be a National Heritage Site

Muppet*Vision 3D Should Be a National Heritage Site

The only way to ensure that this gem of a Disney World theatrical experience is protected is straight-up government intervention.

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Rockin the @Whataburger T!!
Marcus Green (@mgreenKY) profile pictureMarcus Green@mgreenKY29 Jul 2024
Breaking dainty news: Jason Lippa of Old Louisville set a world record of 173 feet a few minutes ago in the 54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest outside Hauck’s Corner in the Schnitzelburg neighborhood.
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Go to a committee hearing at the state capitol they said, it’ll be fun they said 🤦🏻‍♂️
Follow ACLU of Kentucky on BlueSky @acluofky.bsky (@ACLUofKY) profile pictureFollow ACLU of Kentucky on BlueSky @acluofky.bsky@ACLUofKY21 Feb 2024
Replying to @ACLUofKY
A quick aside—back to Rep. Banta's question about animal abuse and Rep. Rawlings' reference to protecting "Jewish rituals sacrificing chickens"... ...those rituals don't exist.
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🚨🚨🚨New Schmooze Alert 🚨🚨🚨 Check it out at bluegrassschmooze.org
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#allgrit
violeta ognianova ikonomova (@violetikon) profile picturevioleta ognianova ikonomova@violetikon29 Jan 2024
sitting behind a guy at ford field whose MO is to buy beers for everyone within three seats of him (front, back, side to side) at every game because “good vibes and we’ll win the game”
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When they end a 3-page argument in “teiko”
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Apropos of nothing
DJ commentary (@TxForever) profile pictureDJ commentary
@TxForever3 Dec 2023
Check out this cool photo of Texas kneeling out the game on Bama’s 34 in Tuscaloosa up by 10. That’s crazy.
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Watching the Louisville-FSU game. My wife: why do they keep going backwards so often?
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My wife: how upset will you be if Louisville loses? Me: I’ll be bummed but I’ll hope the committee does the right thing My wife: committees aren’t known for doing the right thing… #rabbispouse
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An important thread
Jordan Acker (@JordanAckerMI) profile pictureJordan Acker
@JordanAckerMI25 Oct 2023
So I've been receiving a ton of emails from terrified Jewish parents about what's happening in Ann Arbor and on other campuses around the country. I want to share my thoughts here and publicly because I think this is important. Follow below into the thread.
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Thankful for @RepMcGarvey’s support at this difficult time. He’s a true friend to the Jewish community here in Louisville and around the world. Also, looks like I might need to get some better-fitting jeans
Rep. Morgan McGarvey (@RepMcGarvey) profile pictureRep. Morgan McGarvey
@RepMcGarvey11 Oct 2023
I'm grateful that Team McGarvey was able to join our community in solidarity with Israel at last night's JCC rally, where they read the following statement on my behalf:
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This is a big moment for the bipartisan #bowtie caucus
Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) profile pictureSahil Kapur
@sahilkapur3 Oct 2023
Replying to @sahilkapur
PATRICK McHENRY takes the chair and announces that he is now the Speaker pro tempore until a successor to Kevin McCarthy is elected.
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We’ve got a fun class on tap tonight! Halacha Law and Order: When Sukkot is stolen! #JewsAndBrews
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Can’t wait to read this!!
John Counts (@John_Counts) profile pictureJohn Counts@John_Counts28 Sep 2023
It's official! So excited to announce that @northwesternup will be publishing my debut short story collection, "Bear County, Michigan." Special thanks to @meganstielstra and everyone at the press for this opportunity.
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A beautiful thread from a wonderful Jew!
Regina Spektor (@respektor) profile pictureRegina Spektor@respektor21 Sep 2023
Hi friends! Sharing some photos and thoughts from the wonderful pre-Rosh Hashanah event at the @VP residence last week! It was so special to sing for everyone! 👗: Celia B
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Got mine yesterday! Sore arm today but so grateful for the boost!!
Beth Thorpe (@BethinLouavul) profile pictureBeth Thorpe@BethinLouavul19 Sep 2023
Y'all know that everyone 6 months and up can get the new covid vaccine now? COVID keeps going up. Paid for by insurance or if you do not have coverage, there is a program where it is paid for by the federal government. 1/
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Ah yes, aseret yemei t’shuvah is in the air
Luke Barnett (@LukeBarnett) profile pictureLuke Barnett
@LukeBarnett17 Sep 2023
It’s almost as if Drew Barrymore listening to criticism and doing the right thing is having positive results. It’s almost as if we should create a society that encourages people to listen and change. It’s almost as if we should be a society that forgives.
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This is art
Texas Football (@TexasFootball) profile pictureTexas Football
@TexasFootball17 Sep 2023
Big man Touchdown. In slow motion. Set to classical music. 🤌 @ByronMurphyII
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