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The Rabbi of Hitler's Former Army | Rabbi Zsolt Balla | ITVOG Ep. 18
Rabbi Zsolt Bala shares his unique journey from Hungary to becoming the first military rabbi in the German armed forces, discussing Jewish life in Europe, the moral challenges of living in Germany, and the importance of honest dialogue and historical awareness.
Rabbi Zsolt Balla is a prominent figure in modern European Jewry, notably becoming the first military rabbi in the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) since the 1930s. Born in Hungary and educated in Berlin, he serves as the State Rabbi of Saxony and leads the Orthodox community in Leipzig. His 2021 appointment was hailed as a historic…
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