Rabbi Avraham Greenbaum, a spiritual bridge between Judaism and Christianity, died on October 18 and will be interred on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. His passing removes a unique voice that taught thousands worldwide.
Background and Career
Greenbaum graduated from Cambridge and held a Harkness Fellowship at Harvard and Columbia, also serving as a BBC world commentator and radio producer.
After encountering Rebbe Nachman’s teachings, he devoted his life to spreading them globally, writing more than two dozen books and becoming a leading kabbalist of his generation.
Torah for the Nations
Unlike many ultra‑Orthodox rabbis, Greenbaum reached beyond Judaism, creating “Torah for the Nations,” a series of commentaries on each weekly Torah portion intended for non‑Jews.
He blended classic Jewish wisdom with Christian theology, offering tools to deepen Christian spiritual practice.
Influence on Christian Leaders
Evangelical pastor Laurie Cardoza‑Moore, a former UN Special Envoy and 2025 Jerusalem Post honoree, credits Greenbaum as a mentor.
She founded Proclaiming Justice to the Nations, an advocacy group that confronts Islamism and BDS, work she says was encouraged by the rabbi: “He was the first rabbi to recognize me and PJTN.”
Philosophy on Conflict
During the Second Intifada, Greenbaum answered a question on the role of prayer amid war: “This is a war between Good and Evil fought in the supernal realm; singing, dancing and praying creates new angels for Good, bringing peace to heaven and earth.”
His teaching frames spiritual practice as a direct catalyst for Middle‑East peace.
Legacy
Greenbaum’s faith and teachings continue to inspire both Jewish and Christian communities, offering a model of unity and action.
May his memory be a blessing, and may his followers continue to build angels of peace.
