Michael Freund is a proud father whose sons have served in elite IDF combat units. For the past 25 years he has resided in Israel and was Deputy Communications Director in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office during Binyamin Netanyahu’s first term in office. He serves the Jewish community with passion and is the originator of Shavei Israel in Jerusalem where he assists Lost Tribes and hidden Jewish communities.
Michael Freund is a writer and ordained rabbi. He supports his community through his writings and advocacy efforts. He is a correspondent and columnist for the Jerusalem Post, and he has five sons in whom he’s instilled the importance of community. He is the co-author of two books and founder of Shavei Israel.
Michael Freund was born in New York and has spent the last 25 years living in Israel. He serves the Jewish community through his organization, Shavei Israel. The father of five sons, Michael became an ordained rabbi, and he received his MBA in Finance at Columbia University. He contributes to the Jerusalem Post.
Michael Freund is a native New Yorker and lifelong Mets fan. He has lived in Israel for the past 25 years and established Shavei Israel while raising five sons. He is a regular correspondent and column writer for the Jerusalem Post, and he has co-authored two books.