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A doctor of theoretical chemistry and professor at Boston University, Dr. Abrams opens up about how he found his way to Jewish observance and now paves the path for others to follow.

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Rabbi Dr. Binyomin Abrams is a Chabad chossid and chemistry professor at Boston University. His pursuit of Judaism and Jewish studies began while working on his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physical Chemistry at New York University. He has been honored with numerous awards at Boston University including the 2010 Templeton Award for Excellence in student advising, the 2015 Metcalf Prize for Excellence in Teaching, and the 2021 Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology. Rabbi Dr. Abrams lives in Boston with his wife and daughters.

Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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Jodi Nicastro Stony Brook November 16, 2025

Wow! I won’t pretend I understand everything he said but I did enjoy the interview. I love hearing how people become Chabad later in life. Thanks Chana! Reply

Curt California November 9, 2025

Not only was this interview fantastically great (the norm for an average typical Chana Weisberg interview, Rabbi Dr. Binyomin Abrams thinking and expression provides direct answers for many trying to both advance in scientific academia while also advancing their understanding of Torah. This interview was much appreciated by this chemistry /chemical engineer. Reply

Gavin F Marsden Cape Town South Africa November 9, 2025

Dear Chana thank you for your fascinating interview with Dr Abrams.I learnt a lot about the relationship between science and Judaism and that they need not be contradictory;they can even be complementary and mutually reinforcing.As usual Rebbetzin Weisberg you always focus on what 'matters' Reply

Yilmaz November 4, 2025

I highly recommend that if you're in Boston you should visit his congregation, Bais Avraham Yitzchak. Reply

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