Rabbi Menachem Froman | |
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| Born | 1 June 1945 |
| Died | 4 March 2013 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Israeli |
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| Known for | Interfaith dialogue, including with PLO and Hamas members |
| Spouse | Hadassah Froman |
| Children | 10 |
Rabbi Menachem Froman (also spelled Menahem and Fruman; Hebrew: מנחם פרומן; 1 June 1945 – 4 March 2013)[1] was an Israeli Orthodox rabbi, and a peacemaker and negotiator with close ties to Palestinian religious leaders. A founding member of Gush Emunim, he served as the chief rabbi of Tekoa in the West Bank. He was well known for promoting and leading interfaith dialogue between Jews, Christians and Muslims, focusing on using religion as a tool and source for recognizing the humanity and dignity of all people.[2] Together with a Palestinian journalist close to Hamas, Rabbi Froman drafted a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hamas government in the Gaza Strip, known as the Froman-Amayreh Agreement. The agreement was endorsed by Hamas government, but it did not receive any official response from the Israeli government.[3]
- ^ "Rabbi Menachem Froman, West Bank religious leader and peacemaker, dies". Jerusalem Telegraphic Agency. 4 March 2013. Archived from the original on 22 April 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2013. Note: Birth date is 1 Jan – 4 Mar 1945 based on 1) year known as 1945, 2) age known to be 68, 3) date of death known to be 4 Mar 2013.
- ^ Derfner, Larry (2 February 2006). "Always look at the bright side". The Jerusalem Post.
- ^ Ettinger, Yair (4 February 2008). "W. Bank rabbi, Palestinian reporter present PM, Hamas draft truce". Haaretz. Retrieved 21 May 2008.