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[@johnnydeldeo5212]

I'm not Jewish, i love listening to this man. He always has a good honest message and answers

[@lumenmom]

I just heard him on a video today. I’m not Jewish either but I was so awed by his message I looked him up to see if he had a channel of his own. So glad I found it.

[@buy.to.let.britain]

the truth is sent to all, but the jewish just got the job of keeping the flame alive.

[@Irene-dr2wb]

I am a Christian and I love listening to Rabbi Friedman.

[@lorigraham2496]

I believe God's plan will be fulfilled no matter what I pray. Why would I want to change God's mind? My prayer changes me. Makes me more sensitive to the needs of others, lean more on God's word and plan, spurs me to charity. Helps me love better, maybe bring God's word to others. Even when I pray for others, it's really me who is helped.

[@ruthbentley2090]

I love your comment Lori 💕 It says everything about your relationship with God. 🙏🏾

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

Yes ✋✋✋

[@linegrant4605]

💯🙏

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Rabbi Manis Friedman is a man who keeps his promise. He said "nothing but good news from now on" a few years ago. I have been hearing only good ever since. L'Chaim. Much gratitude for the Mitzvot of this Rabbi. Todah Rabah

[@SeekingToServe]

He's a Levitical priest. Transmitter of God's word. Malachi 2:7: For a priest's lips shall guard knowledge, and teaching should be sought from his mouth, for he is a messenger of the Lord of Hosts.

[@Y1836Y]

​@@SeekingToServeI believe I heard Rabbi Friedman say that he's a kohen, not a Levitical priest. A kohen is a priest, a descendent of Aaron, the first kohen.

[@SeekingToServe]

@@Y1836Y it's the same thing. :) a kohen is a priest from the tribe of Levi. Aaron was Moses' brother; they were both from the tribe of Levi. The priesthood passed down only from Aaron's lineage within the tribe of Levi. Hence, a Levitic priest refers to the Kohanim. The other Levites were not priests.

[@luigiperrone8169]

It's excruciating to see how different cultures have tried to understand and deal with the human condition. So many thoughts and ideas to try to make sense of existence throughout time. What a struggle.

[@mackyer3690]

I believe in prayers and people have their own ways of praying. I prayed hard when I was at my lowest and God did answer my prayer but I wasn't expecting it and it definitely left me speechless

[@claesmansson9070]

Naa, apparently not.

[@techgugu3380]

I'm Christion living in Cyprus(Northern) and i totally agree with what you have shared. Full of wisdom Thank you.

[@andrie4384]

Hello there.I am surprised that another Cypriot like me is here.Nice seeing you!! Without this meaning, that l agree with Rabbi.

[@maryw4609]

We are Jews I like that you said a mother can mother from afar so can grandmothers and great grandmothers it is comforting thank you

[@ShoshanaAbicasis]

Thank you Rav Friedman this is incredibly thought provoking.

[@andreasgigmai7707]

Thank you Rabbi! How much can we thank for your teachings, only HaShem knows? The world need your TEACHINGS + the other RABBIES.😊

[@akai.christo]

Thank you Rabbi Friedman!! ✡️🙏❤🔥 Wish you and everybody here a beautiful day!! 💪🙂✌️🎶

[@icaris78]

I’ve had prayers answered not all of em but I got what I prayed for. God is good ❤

[@christycarpio647]

The message is received with gratitude.😊

[@nikkbutterfly]

Prayer changes...! We all have a purpose here... finding the purpose is the key. It might take a lifetime. Be humble and never give up. "HE MAY NOT COME WHEN YOU CALL, BUT HES ALWAYS ON TIME." ... all we need is a mustard seed of faith. No time is ever waisted ... just lessons to be learned! ❤

[@linegrant4605]

Amen 🙏 it changes us💯

[@elizabethsteane8109]

Thank you Rabbi Friedman Much appreciated , what an eye opening teaching 👏

[@Y1836Y]

Thank you Rabbi Friedman. Wonderful teaching.

[@balurmoshiyakgova2261]

Rabbi Manis Friedman you are giving an elixir of life.

[@donovanwint-im2ql]

Rabbi Friedman !!; this is about the best Lecture / Teaching on this subject I have heard in my life, and I have been here and involved in the Religious world for a long time . Much Blessings peace and joy Rabbi.

[@richardrosecky1574]

I value the good Rabbi's thoughts

[@jeanjoseph7905]

Yes! prayers do work....sometimes right away or sonetimes very long... but praying to God is the utmost .

[@tutu5084]

I just discovered your channel, I’m not jew but i really like your words

[@maryconceliamariampillai.8992]

Oh!dear and revered Rabbaii, I am lost each time I hear your teachings:very enlightening, inspiring, and transforming..

[@josephineblanc9801]

My prayers are always answered that's all I know 🙏

[@Helm-w1q]

Rabbi. May the peace of God be with you.

[@melissapiontek3886]

Unanswered prayer is often with us. I remind myself, that my genuine prayer is my acknowledging HaShem's sovereignty. I might ask for what I hope for, but He has His divine sovereignty to respond how He chooses. Sometimes prayer does feel unanswered, but I know He always hears and desires genuine prayer.

[@elizabethbooth5446]

Thank you rabbi

[@ChickenTender57]

Not all non Jews believe you become an angel when you die. I feel it’s just something parents say to young kids because they have no other way to explain death.

[@SS-zg6of]

Good point. Stereotypes and anti this or that, need to stay away from. Thanks for posting. (And I feel for those angels)

[@johannesschuster256]

When the day gets grey Rabbi Friedman brings colours back into the picture. I love it to listen it opens a universe and more of them beyond. Thank You !

[@teapot6711]

The answer is respect. When we respect each others differences regardless of race, religion, sexuality we can all live in peace and not in competition and comparison.

[@CatholicSaintslayIncorrupt]

One Creator❤

[@maryjovergara9950]

Without LOVE there can be NO RESPECT. Therefore we must love our neighbor as ourselves. But if we DON’T LOVE YEHOVAH GOD ABOVE ALL ESLSE , WE CANNOT LOVE OURSELVES, MUCH LESS OUR FELLOWMAN. Blessings of Shalom to you and your family.

[@bettybella2417]

Teapot, you are spot on. You are very correct. Respecting each others space. Also FEAR & REVERENCE FOR GOD. WE ARE HIS CREATURES.

[@Y1836Y]

​@@maryjovergara9950 I think you've got it backwards. Without respect there's no love. We don't need to love everyone. We do need to treat each other respectfully and with kindness. That's not what's happening. Yet.

[@steven_with_a_v7472]

A Masterclass in the Jewish understanding prayer and death. Yasher Koach!!

[@paris5950]

Yes praying it’s work, it’s better to pray then complain. Prayers mean talking to God and thank God for his blessings and his loving kindness and pray for world 🌍 peace and to all men kind ❤❤❤✌️✌️✌️

[@rebeccacastillo4789]

Thank you Rabbi

[@simonmungai8924]

Eye opening rabbi and inspiring .

[@bobbyloco100]

It works for me! Amen!

[@rolandthomas-zr6lc]

Romans 8: 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

[@Y1836Y]

Is a non-Jewish reference needed here?

[@rolandthomas-zr6lc]

yes @@Y1836Y

[@socorrarodrigues3847]

I really learnt such a wonderful explanation. Please tell us about preserving our bones? How and what's to be done. Thank you very much Rabbi Friedman. I enjoy your lovely talks. I am from Goa India

[@celticrose2]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for your message. 👍🏻🕯❤️

[@Eloisevhspant]

Thank you for this wisdom! ❤️(fm the Netherlands)

[@xaviisrael2609]

I'm a Christian and so obviously I have differences with Judaism. However this Rabbi man is sharing something that many of us can relate to.

[@bettybella2417]

Where DEATH is concerned, my mother would tell us that the person who died has gone on a journey where his SOUL wants & needs to go. AMEN.

[@横山彰一郎]

May everything over the world would become 1 in G-d. Time is here to disappear into our actions of kindness. i appreciate your wisdom and pure sincerity, Rabbi! G-d protects you, the connected souls of holiness and goodness.

[@georgethomas9343]

NAMASTE 🙏

[@georgethomas9343]

The Soul,s last time around really struck me because over many year,s now i have been saying to so many," Im o.k. with my choice,s and my decisions and i then say i sleep very well with my head on the pillow as i often pray from. I also repeat,im on my last go around? I often wondered what that meant! My SOUL remember,s or can recognize as you put it Rabbi, the Soul,s last time around😇VERY WISE WORDS INDEED.

[@angeliclight-h8h]

Hi Rabbi when we die and wait to come back into our bodys do we come back to earth please explain i do not understand do we come back so we can start over to do better in our life also do we come back and have the same parents i hope so! please explain thank you !

[@Raymonde977]

Life is never die people just lost the body and soul wetting for the new body to come back ❤❤❤❤

[@benhulme2863]

So people never die from old age. I find that hard to believe. Anywho I don’t need a reason to kill or live therefore it never will get old.

[@007lynne]

Life doesn’t end at the death of the body. You continue and will eventually have your body but with different properties in the future. This is how I’ve understood it as a Christian. I am still trying to learn and understand as much as I can.

[@RhonaDavis-lz3qp]

Thank you for your inspiring words

[@kathleenwharton2139]

“Gods Will Be Done.” Prayer is for Me..a reminder that the most important thing is Love and Peace. 😊❤

[@МиленМаринов-щ4ы]

Very nice and full of wisdom! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Rabbi Friedman! ❤🙏😎

[@Lana-px7gc]

Of course, if you believe that you will receive an answer. You also need to be open to receiving an answer you weren't expecting or wanting.

[@azraduskan4179]

Thank YOU dear RABBI for your wisdom ❤😊😢

[@marktravelinPI]

Life is not about going to heaven to be with God, but to bring God here. When he turley feels welcome, he will join us here.

[@JeanMarcelino-qr9ju]

Rabbi Manis Friedman ❤❤❤❤

[@laurencemascle7774]

The best way to pray is to be in action and helping ourself and others..

[@kibonigmbh4463]

God always gives that what is good for his people! People ask for wealth...what if becoming wealthy means you become a horrible human being..so if your prayer is not heard..maybe it was best for you. I have now..much later in life...that many of my prayers were not good for me at that time...now i have more than i ever dreamed of...as now was the right time...

[@giftkufamuni3736]

Great teaching. However Christians we don't believe that when a person dies, they become an angel. No. We believe that the soul just goes back to where it was before, i.e to be with God (Psalms 90)

[@paulawallace8784]

The Cult of Christianity has a plethora of sects just as it has a plethora of False teachings, you can find one that tickles your ears with what you want to hear, like becoming an Angel.

[@Ericdagreat]

@@paulawallace8784Why don’t you start by eliminating your arrogance, and let others find out the truth without the need of insulting them. That is not how to teach others the way to the truth. You are not “Holier than thou”

[@paulawallace8784]

@erickbove5482 Where did I say was holy or holier than anyone else? I didn't, nor do I think that I am.

[@paulawallace8784]

@erickbove5482 I am a Gentile who is Repenting of a lifetime spent in willful BONDAGE to HEATHEN IDOLATRY/Christianity. Now I REPENT of it all by proclaiming all that in my great Pride, Arrogance and Ignorance as an Idolatrous Antisemitic Christian that I refused to believe and acknowledge.

[@paulawallace8784]

@erickbove5482 As Jeremiah prophesied, the Gentiles will come to see that they have inherited only Lies, Emptiness in which there is nothing of any avai! Just as I and a plethora of Gentiles have done, only by the MERCY of the CREATOR, all things in His timing. Obviously you aren't ready, may GD have Mercy on you as HE did to me.

[@teahilton]

Shneur Zalman Borukhovich born September 15 1745. This explains and prophesies a lot ! September 15. Old Style date of birth is September 4, 1745.

[@Helm-w1q]

It can lift me up when I need a lift. It can calm me down when I need calming. From time to time it has inspired, it give me hope. More times than not my prayer is answered on the spot. I believe that all my prayers are answered. I may not like the answer, but that doesn't mean it wasn't answered. I've learned to accept the answers because it all has a way of working out.

[@paulbendall1238]

The mind that asks and the mind that seeks and speaks is the same mind that is thinking ;doing the doings of praying and asking the same mind that asks of it. When you realise that the mind that you have can not be seen be touched be smelled be tasted be held...but behold the mind is talking to itself through the mirror of itself witnessing itself from matter which is of no matter being the mind that is its own witness as reality as reflections, In the matters of reality. Each is the mind of God....so who you asking for blame ❤

[@KathyKelley-l8g]

I am Baptist in USA. I hear people say, "when we die we become angels." I think it comes from people who know very little about angels and people and the Bible. We are humans and we remain humans.

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

My conversations with Hashem have been deeply profound and quite productive. I know my creator loves me and tries my faith in ways I can't really understand. My point is, in my experience it does,

[@CIA.2024-u9b]

We don't believe that we become angels. We Christians are not stupid.

[@linegrant4605]

🤣🤣👌

[@tracybenson6364]

I would have never believe that prayer works. However, I have personally experience the power of prayer.

[@AnilVerma-hs5oi]

Great Message 👏

[@bwithgod6374]

Even if you pray the horrors of pain and death can come for all of us. My pray is to know love even in death because soul lives forever.

[@Rose-bs4kk]

Love this!

[@tomato1040]

Oh, Blessed Rabbi of R'avi, WE=mc2😅 can have both, like being in🌄Heaven🌎on Earth, feeling lighter, with😂 Lovely, Unity in LIFE=mc2😃, Laughter, & Liberty🗽

[@JapaChabad]

יחי אדוננו מורנו ורבינו מלך המשיח לעולם ועד

[@johnt7856]

I'm not watching this video but prayer does work 🙏 an I pray for you.

[@bettybella2417]

IN HIS OWN TIME, GOD WILL MAKE EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL GIVING EACH MAN WHAT HE/SHE DESERVES & NEEDS. EVERY PRAYER BRINGS ITS OWN MIRACLE. PRAYER IS NEVER A WASTE OF TIME. IT IS A CONVERSATION WITH GOD.❤❤❤

[@mariamarshall338]

The avaricious is just that just as life takes care of life when we listen with intent to The Supreme Energy no mortal can give this satisfaction yes many are waking up…

[@daleval2182]

I believe we go to school again based on what we hit or missed in the last life the soul absorbed, a perfect life on the eternal earth we may share with all the souls we travelled with over time

[@patriciamyers-lj7ku]

It is fleeting if you are not a chosen one. The deceased are waiting to return.. if they are chosen. Heaven will be here on earth for humans

[@mapro3594]

Thank you God now that I'm here and thank you for when you have accepted me in heaven.. (if).

[@dorian4559]

In the event of death my belief is the ones who suffer are the ones left on earth who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. I believe you're right about the other part that nothing changes a soul doesn't die it moves to another place with the same thoughts and fears it has on earth. The good news is if you truly know God you won't feel abandoned at that point in time but a sense of divine relief. That's just my feelings about that subject. Who on earth really knows?

[@nyc10021]

How? How can someone mother or father from across the divide? I lost both parents. Young. They are gone. I have experienced no parenting since and it hurts me to my core. I have looked, and prayed and I never recovered. I hate life. Your words are often comforting. Not this time.

[@kingrobotnik6950]

Take it from me as someone who has prayed for good and bad things to happen and they did, praying works. I won’t go into detail about the bad stuff I prayed for as that private but here’s the good. 1. Prayed for a girlfriend right before I started college ✔️ 2. Prayed for a specific movie to come out for a friend who got out of the hospital ✔️ 3. Prayed to find money ✔️ 4. Prayed to get out of a really bad situation ✔️ 5. Prayed to see a pug ✔️ 6. Prayed to go to Japan ✔️ 7. Prayed for certain family members to recover ✔️ 8. Prayed for a sequel/prequel to my fav movie ✔️ 9. Prayed to win a Lego Set in boy scouts ✔️ 10. Prayed for my mom to make my fav dish ✔️ 11. Prayed for my fav show to comeback with more episodes ✔️ 12. Prayed for Krispie Kreme to have my fav donuts ✔️ 13. Prayed to win dodgeball game ✔️ 14. Prayed to pass various important tests ✔️ 15. Prayed that I’d find my wallet ✔️ What I’m getting at is, praying works. He’s listening people. I’ve seen him create miracles in my life that I hadn’t even mentioned that were WAAAAAAAAAY too accurate for it to be a coincidence. Pray, believe in your prayer, and strive to make good decisions with your prayers because not only do we serve an awesome God, we serve one who believes in “be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it”

[@SS-zg6of]

But are you Jewish sir?

[@tracybenson6364]

@@SS-zg6ofwhy are you asking if he is Jewish? I am genuinely interested.

[@kenzo4Ever]

Most of them are not responses to your prayers rather than you have a sensitive prediction gift that senses things. 4 and 7 look probably response to prayer 🙂 It needs others signs to recognize a response to a prayer ! 🙂.

[@juliekeeney1538]

I read in a science magazine of all places that if you could quantify the benefits of prayer over the history of humanity, you’d spend all your spare time doing only that!

[@ez2u1]

Oh brother!

[@victorcarrera9189]

Gnostic Christains would say "Don't pray but seek knowledge"

[@billlittle4285]

Yes praying works but you need to feel it from the heart, you need to realize it starts very early in life but it needs to be brought out of us through God

[@maryseidler5083]

Good Morning Rabbi, Gotta say this is a lot.Need time to digest.

[@nmac8909]

Yes

[@valerielock2374]

Why is it when I pray , the opposite happens? Does it mean I should should trust , because he knows anyway?

[@dudefrombelgium]

I never saw praying as requesting help. Sure you can pray for help. But in the first instance praying is affirmation to God and your faith.

[@christinesotelo7655]

Thank you ❤

[@damarafriederich9190]

“Or Miami.” 😂

[@SS-zg6of]

DeSantisville!

[@jeffreyrwilliams9345]

Thank you

[@margotmargot4426]

but there's a psalm that says that human life is just a moment, like a flower in the morning blossoms and in the evening dries out ..

[@АлексейПлакхин]

If my mother told me that my brother is in better place my brother get in better place my first question would be how could I get my mommy and daddy there too. It's kind of creepy.

[@MereteneCunningham]

Oh Rabbi I like that answer concern the woman who lost a child saying to her children: "Their brother is in a better place." I'm guilty of saying that to others or they don't have to pay anymore bills lol!!! now I know it's a stupid answer LOL!!! Because that is exactly what young children would naturally think: "Why don't we all go there???" I'm still laughing because it is sensical, naturally they would want to go there if it's a better place, everybody would want to go there!!!

[@MB-ot4eb]

Thanks! With all respects 🙏

[@SS-zg6of]

Provocative thought provoking. I personally believe prayer works, but I do wonder with all the prayers being offered why is there still such violence and hate in the world?

[@svietka202]

free will

[@benyandall7598]

Thank you for this special debate about prayers.We have to remember that it is God's lords prayer not a human beings spirit to pray Even Satan can pray too .But if you pray this is how we pray Our father who art in heaven hallow be thy name thy kingdom come they will be done on earth Forgive those who tress pass against us lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil for thy is the kingdom forever and ever Amen .😀😀😊❤️

[@scottfrance1400]

As a Christian i never once heard or was told when we go to heaven we become angels 🤷 this is what really gets at me about you Manis is everytime you open your mouth you gotta lie about what you dont know about others

[@Y1836Y]

You haven't heard him teaching before on it's a lie? Wow. All knowing and self-righteous, aren't you? What Rabbi Friedman shares are Jewish teachings of the Torah, which came before yours. They're not wrong, simply unfamiliar to you.

[@scottfrance1400]

@@Y1836Y I was commenting about how Manis insinuated we non Jewish get taught that we become angels when we go to heaven . And my comment stands he wouldn't know a thing about Christianity other than to pretend he does , pretend priests cry to him and all that kind of garbage he's making up as he goes

[@scottfrance1400]

@@Y1836Y and I've heard him plenty

[@scottfrance1400]

@@Y1836Y you seem to be a little upset and think you're greater than I don't you like all you Jews do , oh we're Jewish and were so great ,look at us we killed our God , were so great ,we hung our God on a cross after spitting on him stoning him and mocking him , look how good we Jewish are , we're God's chosen people yes we are so great it's all about us

[@scottfrance1400]

@@Y1836Y look at us poor Jews 😭 oh wait don't look at the Christians who died to save our Jewish pathetic asses ,no look at us were God's chosen 😇 were next level , nobody can compare to us because we're Jewish

[@robertpatterson2194]

The goal of praying should not be to change the world but to change the prayer... changing the prayer changes the world.

[@ValentinaKajcinovska]

You have been blessed with a long life..I will look you up on the other end one day..And i will say didn't i tried to tell you ???

[@amosmotaung7308]

Is prayer ever invane,you posted that question

[@scooper271]

Thank you very much, Rabbi Friedman. I have a question about what you said about the soul being the person's personality. I thought that the personality is a part of the person's externality and that the soul is their internal essence that we can't sense. My mother has dementia and her personality is no longer recognisable as how we remember her. But B"H she still has a soul

[@limepiper3650]

It does.

[@No2AI]

NO - it would be unfair that some are answering and others not - this is pre-determined script, we are on this stage, we passed the audition , so now we play our assigned role and that is that - will you be a notable actor or disappoint ….. !

[@joeljosephdenga3543]

If I come back into my body, which one will it be - the small body of my childhood, or my strong middle age body, or the feeble body of my old age?