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“Dating advice today feels transactional and cynical. Rabbi Manis Friedman’s teachings reminded me that cultivating love is sacred work, not a performance. He challenged me to stop asking ‘What do I get?’ and start asking ‘What am I here to give?’ That shift changed how I show up, not just in dating, but in life.”
“I found Rabbi Manis Friedman through YouTube during finals week, and suddenly I was questioning everything—in a good way. He spoke about purpose, responsibility, and truth in a way that felt radically different from what I hear on campus, on socials, and in the news. It didn’t feel like indoctrination. It felt logical, clarifying, and intuitive. His videos spoke to me; it felt like being addressed directly and taken seriously as a thinking adult.”
“I’m not Jewish, but Rabbi Friedman’s videos kept showing up in my feed, and I’m glad they did. His perspective on masculinity, femininity, responsibility, and dignity cut through a lot of modern noise and haziness. It wasn’t self-help fluff. His lessons were demanding in the best way and super practical. I’ve shared his content with friends across faiths because the wisdom is universal.”
“Rabbi Manis gave me the language to talk to my kids about gender, responsibility, respect, and values without panic or fear. His content doesn’t chase trends; it anchors you. In a world that feels chaotic, that steadiness and timeless wisdom is invaluable.”
“After losing my father, I couldn’t tolerate the same old clichés. Rabbi Manis didn’t try to ‘fix’ my grief. He honored it. His guidance and teachings empowered me to sit with pain without being consumed by it, and helped me find meaning and make sense of my new life, where I thought none was possible.”
“I’ve been watching Rabbi Friedman’s talks for over a decade. In every phase of my life: single, married, parent, struggling, rebuilding—I’ve returned to his teachings and heard something new. Rabbi Manis is a fount of knowledge in the truest sense, and his wisdom and clarity of thought gave me a life manual and a safety net to fall back on. His guidance grows as you grow, and he has advice for any stage or age.”
“Rabbi Friedman helped me understand that struggle in marriage doesn’t mean failure: it means choosing depth over intensity. His teachings reframed conflict as growth rather than something to avoid. My spouse and I don’t argue less, but we argue better. There’s more respect, more listening, more purpose. That shift alone has changed our home.”
“I grew up with Torah learning, but Rabbi Friedman gave me something I didn’t have before: emotional and spiritual honesty. He doesn’t water things down, and he doesn’t rely on platitudes. He takes Torah seriously and takes people seriously. His content helped me integrate intellect, emotion, and avodah in a way that feels mature, practical, and real.”
About
World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman combines ancient Torah wisdom with modern wit to captivate audiences around the world.
He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, syndicated throughout North America and is known as “Youtube’s Most Popular Rabbi”.
Rabbi Friedman’s first book, Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore? published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, was widely praised by the media. Following the publication of the book, he was featured internationally in over 200 print articles […]
