The Kabbalah of Cannabis

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[@j.r.g.g.6258]

Being drunk is 💯 mind altering.

[@taherabadi.m8130]

شالوم بر شما مقدس والامرتبه و بزرگوار . برکات ابدی خداوند بر شما و قوم شما .

[@Batts93Asmr]

ممکن است جهاد شما بیماری روانی باشد.

[@lindajohnson9282]

The lowering of inhibitions through drinking alcohol works on neurological pathways too, Rabbi. I’ve never heard of anyone having a spiritual experience while being drunk, though!

[@wallybonejengles5595]

I had a similar thought myself. Back in medieval Bohemia, if you had an impacted tooth, which the removal of would be necessary for ones health and longevity, they didn't give you a painkiller. The blacksmith gave you a couple shots of the hard stuff and told you to pray for dear life before he yanks it. It numbs the body and mind. Alcohol has been used as an anesthetic for a long time. This would counter the reason babies are not given anesthesia. I think the Rabbi (bless him) had a good point inside that, though. Where do we draw a line on consumption? How do we know to what level any individual is influenced by any substance? He's given me plenty to think about. Thank you Rabbi

[@Yah-God.]

God gave us every Herb 🌿 bearing seeds. From Prophet Moshe.

[@01Autentic]

Eaten then, don't smoke. Use like a condiments!

[@taabi.6818]

@@01Autentic and not every plant is solely eaten there are many to consume and use something.

[@01Autentic]

@@taabi.6818 , I agreed, but biblical you need to eat raw or cooked! Not burned to consume. Just incense is for burning. Medicine tea are different way to use plant, but you drink the tea, not smoking! So, smoking is not allowed for the believers in Almighty Creator! The others...is their problem how use the plant, eaten, drinking, smoking, sniffing...Be blessed!!

[@taabi.6818]

@@01Autentic ok edibles exist. there are ways to eat weed and produce the same effect. the kosher way to consume weed is as an edible. there we go

[@01Autentic]

@@taabi.6818 , Be blessed!!

[@michaelb2132]

Regardless of which view you take, can we all appreciate that Rabbi Friedman is even talking about this in such a sincere way?

[@Binyomin_Raphael_Mahr]

Hell ya

[@MrBlackmore94]

Yessir

[@arcelesp7878]

He said he enjoys his views and opinions!

[@ark-mark1]

Yes ofcourse. But I really see it the opposite way. If you have smoked more than one time, the effect is only relaxing. Where as alcohol make people agressive and for example people who drink alcohol have fights and are agressive many times. Ofcourse it depends on people. Some people especially if they drink often are relaxed as weed guys but there are people who beat their wives when they are drunk or commit adultery. If I had to get rid of one, I would abolish alcohol and legalize weed.

[@silverkitty2503]

yeah

[@sofiayudelzon4830]

Thank you, Rabbi Friedman, I see this lecture, not for the first time. Thank you for your efforts to speak the way we understand. Thank you to your team for the videos. It is amazing!

[@thesjewishpsychedelicsandbox]

47:40 Anyone who is perplexed by the notion that alcohol is somehow so different from "the drugs" that we can construct a binary approach to substances, you're not alone. Rabbi Friedman, for all of his wit and charm and at times deep Torah, is woefully under educated and misleading in this construction. By starting with building his understanding of cannabis by comparing to alcohol of all drugs, just because alcohol is mentioned in sacred texts a bunch, belies his weak position on this subject. Alcohol is a drug, a dangerous drug, that is toxic and has no underlying system within the human body to effectively receive and process it. Cannabis, as other commenters have pointed out, interacts with the endocannabinoid system in the the human body and produces a variety of effects which can be processed in a much healthier holistic way. I would be interested in hearing precisely what sources he is pulling from to make these statements so definitively, because I keep shaking my head and bemoaning how silly he sounds even though in other arenas of thought he is definitely a sage. Jewish spiritual leaders of the 21st century need to invest more seriously in the relevant literature and ideally have their own relationship with cannabis before speaking with any authority about how we can responsibly and safely integrate this plant medicine into our societies, communities and personal lives. Also, to anyone watching, please don't think that Rabbi Friedman's take on Halakhah is the only way of approaching Jewish law and practice. We Jews are more expansive and savvy than to take an outdated legal pronouncement on cannabis and treat it like G-d's word. Avodat Hashem takes many forms, and having a mature and moderate relationship with cannabis will not degrade one's capacity to be a vessel for Divine Light and spreading it in the world. L'havdil, insights and experiences with cannabis and other psychedelics have been bringing many back to their own Jewish Journey with gusto after years of neglect and apathy. These can be useful tools, even gifts, if we can approach them with reverence and wisdom. Like he said in the beginning, there are many opinions on this subject. Luckily in Judaism we're not about prohibiting alteration of consciousness outright so the debate can continue in earnest :)

[@manremba0198]

סקירה מעניינת מאוד .Well articulated comment, I concur fully agreed.

[@UniversalHomeboy]

Well said and well informed. Thank you for this

[@rodney8075]

Thanks for sharing your views on this and putting so much effort into it. I appreciate you Beni.

[@duanedrummond2685]

Thank you for respecting my people, I would rather lay down and die than turn to hate, argument, and misdeed to my folks.

[@legendno1]

i agree completely.

[@tracybenson6364]

Rabi, I have seen people who were inebriated do terrible things to harm themselves and others. I have never witnessed anyone on marijuana do anything deliberately harmful.

[@nullsquidtron1045]

Getting my medical card braught me back to Hashem after 10+ years of drunken agnosticism following the last time I stepped foot in temple, my bar mitzvah. I now spend my freetime relearning Hebrew and studying kaballah. While i still resent organized Religion and Dogma.. cannabis has allowed me to re-assess my worldview and subsequently notice, for the first time, true divinity all around us

[@c.m.b.7567]

Israel has the highest percentage of cannabis users and most of cannabis research in the world comes from Israel. American Jews in public schools are 2x more likely to be a cannabis user than other religions according to random surveys. Some High (ironic) Priests were stoners and many old, Chassidic rabbis were also stoners. Weed substances have been found on some destroyed ancient synagogues. Weed is a gift from God that helps us embrace our souls.

[@rosameijering5161]

@@c.m.b.7567 Israel also has the most abortions in the world. What is the point

[@jeffsmith688]

👊🖖🙏❤🔥

[@scotthilmer145]

Null may YHVH Keep You and Bless You 🙌

[@luciferlucero]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@petrlyubomskiy3319]

I agree that the current sickness of our society will take anything that God created and will pervert it - food, plants, alcohol, sex, own bodies, wealth, work. It is important to judge between the right and wrong use for each of these. It is not that these things are either evil or good, but our relationship with them can be either destructive or constructive. Let each one of us practice the righteous judgement with God's guidance.

[@-td4abba4truth40]

woot woot woot.....perfectly said..

[@brookesenfrance3852]

Very high!! On the agenda ❤️😂 Love that you talk to us Rabbi Manni ❤️❤️❤️

[@jameslifetalks]

A person who follows Torah with the right heart is a health person.

[@tonithenightowl1836]

Just about every stupid thing I've done or said in my life had to do with alcohol.... not weed. Weed makes me introspective and compassionate. I know people with no physical vices at all. Not all are better people bc of it... just saying.

[@marshalironsides8777]

I am in agreement.

[@tonithenightowl1836]

@@marshalironsides8777 I'm 68... I don't want you to think I was born yesterday lol Thanks :o)

[@Yah-God.]

@@tonithenightowl1836 , r u in California?

[@tonithenightowl1836]

@@Yah-God. I'm an old lady from Pa. :o)

[@pbaklamov]

Whoop 🙌

[@withoutairwithoutwords5382]

I was a severe addict for 10 years specifically heroin .. and if what you’re saying about alcohol it’s “OK “then that would make heroin “OK”.. either way , I’m two + yrs free off street drugs and needles ..Glory be to God ..I enjoy listening and hearing your views opinions…weed and alcohol and excessive meth use are by far the most mind altering substances one can take in my experience.. and that’s coming from 10+ yrs of iv H, meth, crack Cocaine abuse / addiction…substances affect everyone differently… sober is the way to go.

[@tippytalk]

I don't trust him as a Rabbi, I don't even think he is a Rabbi. He may say some pretty nice things, but he is no Rabbi

[@hermeticascetic]

There's a difference between intoxicants and intoxication. There's also a difference between natural medication and processed drugs. And if you abuse medication, it's going to have a negative impact. That said glad it's no longer controlling your life

[@joeaquilino19]

Good job 👏 stay healthy friend

[@alexanderf.2290]

​@@tippytalkwhat gave you the feeling he shouldn't be trusted?

[@tippytalk]

@@alexanderf.2290 Some of things he said, were just not true

[@Zahidb-wm3xi]

Very informative your words always inspired me , thank you Rabbi

[@phoenixkennedy5927]

i am 45 minutes into this and feel like i have read and listened to everything and everyone on these subjects. I feel that my mind has been more blown by this man than by any other. I believe Bernadette Roberts, the greatest Christian mystic you have never heard of, would have agreed with almost all of this so far. She considered herself a "closet Jew". Her writings have the potential to bring Christians, Jews, and Muslims together.

[@duanedrummond2685]

Rabbi, I respectfully need to let you know alcohol alters a person's reality, period. Cannabis does not. People for the most part don't get falling down wasted on cannabis.

[@GregoryKun]

I guess the rabbi doesn't know the true face of the alcohol nor thc.

[@maxkennedy6048]

Alcohol destroys lives. There is no dwh driving while high. More people die from drunk driving than from people who smoke weed. Alcohol changes your reality and destroys the brain, liver, kidneys etc. It changes reality too. Ask any blackout drinker. They can't even remember what they were thinking muchless their emotional changes. Imho- alcohol is way worse.

[@movingINstere]

I couldn’t agree with you anymore !

[@darkwingduck7212]

That’s your opinion

[@duanedrummond2685]

Correct. That is my opinions.

[@The7WISDOMSOFPROVERBS]

I would pay hard earned money to smoke a blunt with the rabbis and listen to their wisdom.

[@rafiqothman7481]

Smoking with a rabbi Gona put it on me to do before I die list

[@Beansprout123]

Smoking & listening to this Rabbi right now, so grateful for this knowledge.

[@gabrieltyner3790]

Let's do this, no charge.

[@talktogabriel]

Ready to chill, no charge.

[@Babylon2060]

Ikr 😆

[@michellebeyeler7339]

Gen. 9:20 - Noah gets drunk. Bad outcome. Gen. 14:18 - Melchizedek brings wine to bless Abraham. Good outcome. This would indicate that it isn't the alcohol but rather what it represents and how it's used. And yet it's evident that even if you are consciously aware of what it represents and how you are using it, it's potential to enslave and damage is legendary. Hardly a 'relaxing' pastime for many. If marijuana is used as an alternative, we aren't going backward. We're just changing seats. The question is: does alcohol and/or marijuana interfere with our relationship with Him?

[@gerardgalaxy35]

Agree. This is The good question one must ask to himself

[@Cavirex]

Also, Marijuana affects different people differently.

[@MartinZeitler]

Alcohol frisst Hirn ...when it is being abused.

[@kathleenmolo4520]

Enjoyed listening to your perceptions and wisdom!

[@BennyBNYC]

I love your videos but I don’t agree with your point where you say that marijuana alters the mind but alcohol doesn’t. In my experience they both alter the mind. And also in my experience, alcohol is much more dangerous, addictive and stronger than marijuana. I don’t know anyone whose life has been ruined by marijuana but I know plenty of people who have had serious life changing problems with alcohol.

[@gbennett58]

I had a near death experience during which I had many conversations which I can't remember for some reason. However, when I had to return to this existence, I was given one statement that I was allowed to remember: "There is a plan and it is going well." Whenever I question life's meaning, that phrase keeps popping up to remind me that I have a purpose even if I don't know what it is.

[@j.r.g.g.6258]

Genesis 1:29 “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.”

[@galacticfederation4373]

And the government made it elegal

[@andrewwalters9026]

@@galacticfederation4373 coincidence? I think not. Marijuana effects the Pineal gland which in return opens your mind spiritually. Thats why the Feds dont want you to have it. Your easier to control being dumbed down in society, hence boosters and injections all the time. Big Pharma is the devil, hence the snake logo.

[@michaelguy00777]

.. and thou shalt smoke it.

[@cyno3250]

I am glad to hear that your brother is happily married!

[@joshuasandquist6700]

So, 8 have found weed to have a opposing effect. Weed has made me more considerate of others and their feelings. Has made me more aware of my short comings, and my narcissistic tendencies. Has even brought me closer to god and my faith. But different people different walks. So to each their own.

[@obajuluwaoluwatomisin3883]

Same as I. Smoke and ponder. Love and light

[@michielvdvlies3315]

i did smoke marihuana it causes a whole heap of problems. you should stop using it!!!

[@obajuluwaoluwatomisin3883]

@@michielvdvlies3315 what credentials do you have that gives you the right to tell others what to do?????

[@michielvdvlies3315]

@@obajuluwaoluwatomisin3883 if you want to throw your life away go ahead but im speaking out of experience.

[@obajuluwaoluwatomisin3883]

@@michielvdvlies3315 Well, in my books your experience don't count for shit. If you are predicting for everyone based on your experience then you lack wisdom. I am not You. Its okay if you are not mentally strong enough to handle is and use it in a productive way but I find trouble in you slandering it and projecting your weakness unto other people. I wouldn't expect a child to see the good in eating vegetables.

[@nikkbutterfly]

You're very appreciated Rabbi Friedman... so true the cure is God! 🌹🙌🏾

[@patricianicol4407]

My husband's alcohol abuse was destructive in every way. He most definitely would behave differently as opposed to being sober. Two different people. Alcohol has many statistics proving the dangers of alcohol.

[@retiredref]

As a 58 year old woman diagnosed with an incurable brain disease, Gods gift of cannabis has saved me in the most important way. It brought me to HASHEM. It is Gods medicine that beautifully and perfectly works WITH our body and not against it. BH I have no more insane migraines. I would rather go through childbirth 100 times than go through the intense pain I’ve been through. But I praise HASHEM because it brought me to Him.

[@maranathacomelord7115]

God made ALL seed bearing plants for us for food and medicine. End of discussion.

[@Awakened133]

Use or abuse is the choice.. all in how we use the tool

[@adamswierczynski]

Cannabis is referenced as the "fragrant cane" 'Keneh Bosem' קנה בשם in Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's The Living Torah.

[@therockisback100]

@@adamswierczynski I find this quite interesting. Where can I find this source from rabbi kaplan?

[@michielvdvlies3315]

you became a rasta now?

[@dackmanbtjr5030]

Humm, marijuana is a very hardy weed. G-d cursed the ground and weeds came forth, why would any one partake of something that is part of a curse, really the end of story.

[@tequila6955]

I really appreciate on your perspective on the subject. Thank you for making this video. God bless.

[@dallasswoveland4466]

I don't know what research says about the effect of cannabis on narcissism but it seems intuitive that it would be of great benefit. Cannabis encourages introspection and humility. What the hell do you think cannabis does? I mean, are you thinking of cocaine?

[@jackflash128]

maybe he needs to blaze one with you. haha

[@Binyomin_Raphael_Mahr]

@@jackflash128 yes👌

[@lisarathmancrumley4668]

Genesis 1: 11-12

[@selahr.]

Like all other addictive or habitual things in our lives you’ll know you have crossed the line when the progression in your life (your function, your fulfillment of your goals, your satisfaction with your life, and the health of your relationships to others) stagnates or worsens. When used for medicinal purposes those things will improve. When misused or abused those things begin to get damaged. The fruit of the tree will tell you, if you’re strong enough to take an honest assessment.

[@SavvySheitels]

medical use can result in addiction,it did so for me!

[@kenross1634]

I have to say, I do not drink, have smoked, I'm the same person after smoking nothing changes

[@ryaneasterbrook3370]

The Torah forbids creating stairs to the altar. I not only take this literally but figuratively as well.

[@M-i-k-a-e-l]

Interesting. Is this the same as never manipulate or forcefully open energetic centers and expand consciousness, but choose to purify the darkness and let God decide the pace and ways one will organically open to His glory and grace?

[@huixiong3777]

@@M-i-k-a-e-l Reb Nachman concurs with this. But how much is too fast will have to be decided between you and your rav.

[@johnmcadon4248]

My definition of health: a healthy individual is more concerned about the needs of others. They think and pray for the needs of others. In contrast many mentally ill people are often very concerned about themselves. Those who died and are beyond sin no longer pray for themselves and I think that is something to consider imitating.

[@marciphillips8682]

My husband went his hole life never smoked Marijuana until he was diagnosed with 2 rare and aggressive cancers up in his left sinuse and on nerve to his brain.but he started smoking Marijuana 6 months ago and he only takes 1 puff at night so he can sleep ..before my husband cancer he drank alot of beer..he was an alcoholic and he can no longer drink because the radiation/chemo have taken a toll on his body...so he uses Marijuana as a medication he would be up all night tossing and turning because he dosnt feel ...

[@-td4abba4truth40]

if your husband is still with us you should look into chlorine dioxide for his cancer..., if you want references Id love to forward them, just be careful where you read up on it as the pharmaceutical industry is doing all they can to stop anyone from using it.., thousands of truthful healing from chlorine dioxide and stops the need of chemo. anyways my heart goes out to anyone using chemo.

[@aprilleighallred8546]

May the Father bless your husband and you.

[@toddmartin2822]

Dear Rabbi Friedman. I attend one VIP session weekly. I use Medical Marijuana for my mental issues. In my opinion. Alcohol lowering my inhibitions and by numbing my feelings, sent me very close to a few years in prison. I got way altered. Marijuana, has never gotten me in trouble period (accept for being caught using it as a teen, just a lecture…) I have never heard a teaching of yours or your family I disagree with. I would encourage the Rabbi’s to continue to study this drug and debate it. I also listen to Rabbi Fine. Excellent teaching! Thanks for all everyone involved does for G-d. You and Teaching through KZbin brought me to Hashem. Anyone interested in Judaism I encourage to listen to these Rabbi’s. Noahide was G-d’s choice for my birth.

[@sungyrlusa8580]

thank you very Much, Rabbi I’m going to Stop smoking Starting today @ 420pm Pacific Time 🤣🤣

[@Unknown-gz4hh]

All I know is when I smoke I feel closer to Yah. I feel his presence strongly. I can enter the prayerful mindset much easier and I feel NOTHING but love and compassion for my neighbor. I feel our Father's presence much more when I smoke. It is good for us. Just remember that the plant ISN'T your Elohim. It is a temporary door where I feel so much closer to my Creator.

[@nativesugarshack9328]

Flawed from the beginning, alcohol is an addictive mind altering drug.

[@swampfox202]

I think you missed the main point he was making. It does affect the brain but not the same way narcotics or THC does.

[@alexanderealley9992]

I agree with you on his view of alcohol compared to other drugs, since alcohol is also a drug. However, I would encourage you to push past that and listen to what else he has to say. I’ve come to learn that no one person has the answers for everything, but we can still learn something from them. Some of his other points are spot on. I don’t agree with everything Mr Friedman says but he does hit the nail on the head for certain things.

[@stevensamuel6334]

He is correct

[@stevensamuel6334]

Atleast be honest you want to get high God repsects honesty

[@nativesugarshack9328]

@@stevensamuel6334 not sure what you mean by that Steven, are you speaking to me or just making a general statement?

[@nicholaswoodard9211]

Very well said ❤️

[@latriciastraw239]

I think that people need to realize that if you have what we call an “addictive personality” you will be susceptible to many forms of addiction (food, exercise, drugs, alcohol, obsessions, etc) Alcohol isn’t used medically for any reason, as far as I know, but cannabis has many medical uses. It’s a native plant & can be used in it’s natural state. I’d rather deal with a person on marijuana than someone drunk on alcohol any day.

[@exiledhebrew1994]

Why did Hashem speak to Moshe Through a burning Shrub?

[@exiledhebrew1994]

@@waterboy5532 yes, I think so

[@thejarjosh]

They also burnt incense in the Tent of Meeting.

[@rochellegutman8730]

Dude I love that bush

[@JavierFernandez01]

Ive heard that shrub has high amounts of dmt in its bark.

[@adamswierczynski]

Cannabis is referenced as the "fragrant cane" 'Keneh Bosem' קנה בשם in Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan's The Living Torah.

[@ALEXGIBSONCMG]

It was found at an ancient Jewish temple site, used along with frankenscence I believe. They would burn it and it would fill the temple and that's how it went. Then there's the whole KanaBosm anointing oil deal. I think it's intended primarily for ancient ritual use.

[@d-rokcruise6671]

Psalms 104:14 herbs were made for the service of man...Hebrews 6:7 land that drinking the rain that often falls upon it, bears herbs. Those who use them and make them useful recieves blessings from God....herbs have a pungent smell

[@weshathorn7232]

if you truly walk the narrow path marijuana is used for the journey it opens your mind to the spiritual world while being in the physical

[@LuisMartinez-th1ci]

I’m who I’m had sent me here and I been here since 1975 when I was born I’m 46 years old now

[@habibos2149]

I think his message is that we as humans should try to reach our peace of mind with our own strength, without using simpler ways, such as drugs in this case. I absolutely agree with this idea, and I think it takes time to become aware of that. Don’t want to go deep in that but in my personal experience alcohol is a bad beast. Something that, if you fall in its trap, really shows the darkest sides of you. On the other hand, how many times I thought marijuana was a blessing! It completely sets me free from my ego, making me more aware of myself and connected to others. However, I recently started to realize that I can no longer escape from my unsolved issues. Not alcohol, not marijuana, nor other kind of external forces can “save” me from me. Only I can. And I know how difficult this process is, but I am confident about the power I have to do that and will try my best, without being too hard on myself if sometimes I fall. I think what the Rabbi is trying to say is more or less the same

[@DaGubah501]

I find it overall more peaceful to just be sober minded.

[@user-ry9fu6ob6y]

Rabbi, I'm only 5:06 in so far and I have to say, alcohol alters your mind in way of not caring. Ok. I get it. Marijuana makes you relax and notice things you wouldn't typically notice. In retrospect if you get drunk chances are you're not going to complete the mitzvah but being high on marijuana you would still know exactly what's going on around you and everyone around you would be happy because that's what it truly does to people makes them happy.

[@noelmckinney9559]

A drug is a synthesized or isolated and concentrated chemical. Calling cannabis a drug is drug war propaganda. Emotions are chemicals which VERY MUCH SO affect the brain. How many stupid decisions have you made for say, love? Lust? Drunken dispassion? A flawed premise leads to false conclusions.

[@JamieJamesOfficial]

@Got It you can't say cannabis is a drug without also saying alcohol and caffeine are drugs

[@noelmckinney9559]

@Got It Cause you said so! How ignorant. Look in the dictionary. Pathetic.

[@noelmckinney9559]

@Got It Who said it's the way? Your strawman pathetic moving the goalpost is not any way.

[@noelmckinney9559]

@Got It It's a plant end. GOD didn't tell us to breath either. Try some education. I hope you didn't breed.

[@noelmckinney9559]

@Got It streeeeeeetch. Proverbs 31 tell is wine is for those sad of heart and strong drink for those about to die. The bible advocates for bodily pollution merely for the sake of being sad. My point was that GOD doesn't tell you everything. You have to use the brain He gave you and not be ungrateful for His gifts.

[@moshedovberedelsohn406]

Hi Rabbi. I would like to ask a couple of questions concerning what you mentioned around 05:00-05:20 concerning alcohol vs drugs in relation to the performance of Mitzvoth. First of all I would like to state that from my own personal experience alcohol influences my perception BIG time …(you’re reminding me some good ol Purim times🤣!) So some questions for now (I’m writing down while I’m listening): 1. Isn’t alcohol specifically stated as a hinderance to performing mitvoth? Especially concerning a Cohen who needs to serve (and from there we learn in relation to the service of Yisroel as a whole. And if I remember correct, wasn’t it Nadav and Aviu who were punished for entering DRUNK? 2. Concerning Mila: anesthesia doesn’t have to alter the mind, it can (don’t know what they use for mila..) numb solely certain parts of the body (you even say that yourself). Isn’t that contradicting with what you stated earlier, that drugs alters the perception, but alcohol just the mind?

[@eddieBanke22]

He is correct, we are supposed to put God first, not our own impulses.

[@timonp3412]

Alternate states are the states through which G-d speaks. Dreams, visions, voices! Prophets used fasting, desert retreats, sensory deprivation in caves, dehydration to reach those states! Alternated States are the roods of religion and revelations. Archeologists have found cannabis at a historical temple sight in Israel. They dated back to times that the temple worship was still ongoing. Humanity used to live with herb medicine, they went hand in hand with revelations and communicating with the devine.

[@bmbdtorontoduciaume2643]

a flower is a flower, I eat flowers I eat leaves I eat vegetables but who am I.

[@timonp3412]

@@bmbdtorontoduciaume2643 you are that which is, but yes who is that which lives? We dunno man 🙂

[@andrewmclaughlin8171]

It seems like do the mitzvah and also get “high”. Hello everybody!!!

[@rockroll9513]

@@timonp3412 absolutely incorrect. Dumbest comment on the internet today. Smh.

[@michielvdvlies3315]

Hisgalus 22:15 Orthodox Jewish Bible 15 “Outside are the kelevim (dogs) and the mekhashfim (sorcerers, abusers of drugs; [T.N. the original language “pharmakoi” is where we derive the word for “drugs”; sorcerers often abused drugs to hallucinate or induce a passive state when they worked their magic and witchcraft; see Ga 5:20 and Rv 21:8] and the zonim (sexually immoral) and the rotzkhim (murderers) and the ovdei haelilim (idolaters) and everyone loving and practicing sheker. [DEVARIM 23:18]

[@lordalmighty3634]

Experience A Great Teacher! The truth is simple a lie is usually complex.

[@thepeacefulsavageshow777]

The Tel Arad "House of YHWH" in Israel, which I believe to possibly be the Tabernacle of David, had copious amounts of cannabis in the incense burners. I think this is worthy of note. Or at least worthy of conversation.

[@90skidrockin]

I am very interested to know much more about this experience.

[@philliperskine4986]

wow do we understand it starts with the mother?

[@douglasgoodhart4659]

I think you are way off the mark, on this one, Rabbi, with all respect. Your set-up is flawed, and therefore, I don't think Jewish law is ready to make any decision on this subject, whatsoever. One would have to understand that cannibis is not a drug, and that alchohol does in fact change our perception of reality. Your statement, that alchohol essentially merely relaxes us, worries me. Is that why highway deaths and alchohol are so related? I love your videos and insight, but not this one.

[@joedoe9331]

Brother go ask ur local rabbi not a reform gay one but a real rabbi ask him about your questions don’t trust yourself never do

[@riiko92]

Powerful medication can be scary. But it is necessary. Healing ain't supposed to be easy.

[@elizabethspoelstra4978]

if our relationship with G..D is right we will be led by His Spirt and not what the World dictactes. I often wonder about medical prescrptions?

[@michielvdvlies3315]

in principe komt dat ook van planten, maar dingen zoals cannabis werden ook door tovenaars gebruikt om in een bepaalde staat te komen/zijn.

[@eyesinindia]

My goodness yes pain does alter us for good in spiritual offerings

[@philliperskine4986]

i was told that someone used it to make anointing oil with cannabis oil.

[@elohim4212]

Correct.

[@jackflash128]

correct

[@catalin.s7307]

Being drunk is mind altering. Calling cannabis a drug is drug war propaganda. Weed is a gift from God that helps us embrace our souls.

[@swampfox202]

I find it is best, for me at least, to press forward with spiritual development and understanding without the influence of other substances. My mind is all that is needed. Wherever my heart goes, so goes my mind. I avoid negative thoughts and immediately start to think of something else as soon as something destructive enters my consciousness. Over time I have become much happier with life. Also, screw the news and politics. These are all things and contrivances of mankind in this physical world. Only myself and G_d have access to my soul and that seems to work just fine. I do however, like to sip whisky around a good campfire while we sing good songs, especially Old Time songs. Best wishes to everyone, see you on the other side of life.

[@enrico7522]

A healthy person is servant of Gd.

[@johncrookston6111]

I am certain cainabas is not addictive I can take it or leave it for over 50 yrs on and off Never has it made me violent or aggressive it makes me look at myself and I saw the ugliness of myself and the desire to change and cry out to G-D to be a better person No side effects!

[@lisarathmancrumley4668]

Jeremiah 8: 22 - 46

[@lisarathmancrumley4668]

Use of plants for (medicine)and to treat sores??? and the Bible mentions big pharma. Pills kill...

[@lisarathmancrumley4668]

Also verses 46, 11; 51, 8 Everything can do harm in excess...

[@vincentbowers6747]

I don’t agree with this at all. Your mind is altered with both alcohol and weed.

[@The7WISDOMSOFPROVERBS]

I used to say that same shit lol. I retired from the military and started smoking weed at 35. You can really understand things on a deeper level

[@isa-manuelaalbrecht2951]

Sweet how he explains nature 🥰😊😎🥳😁

[@cmax4488]

Cannabis, if consumed orally does not damage the body like alcohol. Alcohol, even one drink, is harmful to many organs in the body including the brain. Its an interesting argument.

[@consciencecolmon1046]

Society only went back to smoking Marijuana in the last 100+ years or so. It was consumed primarily as an edible inducing a strong psychedelic, hallucinogenic, and spiritual experience.

[@eve6936]

Great, thank you Rabbi. I would love if you mentioned your sources, please.

[@wecx2375]

Rabbi has never done cannabis.

[@MaryPinkHair]

People who talk like this do enjoy listening. Unfortunately that leaves many people out. 🤔Kind of nerdy?

[@danieleprince1200]

Let me tell you a story, my grandmother’s generation were sick of religion and for good reasons,she was catholic. So my mother’s generation became secular and I was raised as such, but now I am a convert I practice Judaism and I teach her about Hashem and traditions.

[@Mrpachuko13]

What about Marijuana?

[@JohnSmith-rk6jy]

Cool story Bro!

[@oldyeller6518]

What a stupid comment

[@sherilevinsky9269]

@@Mrpachuko13 ❤

[@Amy-ps1re]

What about Genesis 1:26 non lethal and no over dose risk for pain management ?

[@blayomusic]

I spoke to a spirit named Immanuel and he told me that 3 tribes fled from Babylon into Canada when Babylon fell. I STILL DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS. but you do.

[@blayomusic]

The spirit said he was from the original people. He said when he fell from heaven he raped his own mother and gave birth to a brother and son who was much bigger then he was. WHEN IMMANUEL IS MENTION GOD WILL PROTECT ISRAEL and I AM HERE TO PROTECT MY CHILDREN AND WARN YOU OF THE DANGER THAT IS MOUNTING AGAINST YOU

[@InResponseOutreach]

“The younger generation is more religious than the parents” breaks down in tears crying for my parents amd family who are all lost from G_d pray for us Honestly this is very wise but I feel like this is more for drugs that are actually bad addictive ect like he said weed is more like the description he gave of alcohol but alcohol is actually worse because it creates alcoholism I guess it can also come down to how you use it I know some people with epilepsy or people with anxiety from PTSD ect truly need it but smoking to jsut smoke or to escape the challenge of pushing against sin being angry and rude for example maybe isn’t good it I feel is about intention of it’s use I still believe it is kosher but it’s also in the wrong light as mostly anything else can be used for evil even something as pure as the Torah can be used for evil if you twist the texts to fit your own agenda not saying that’s what he’s doing just an example

[@ayoubkhalil1]

Weed is addictive lol. Anything can become addictive, but weed actually has chemicals that make it addictive for certain people with a genetic disposition (its higher than you think).

[@nelliedavisrubio6072]

There is no difference. But comparing medication and toxins there is none.. wish I wasn’t late! Takes the pain physically away!

[@stevencurth2791]

You are classifing a herb in the same category as drug/ pharmakia

[@c.m.b.7567]

Israel has the highest percentage of cannabis users and most of cannabis research in the world comes from Israel. American Jews in public schools are 2x more likely to be a cannabis user than other religions according to random surveys. Some High (ironic) Priests were stoners and many old, Chassidic rabbis were also stoners. Weed substances have been found on some destroyed ancient synagogues. Weed is a gift from God that helps us embrace our souls.

[@Qraze69]

All His works are perfect.

[@oldyeller6518]

U his momma??? Good grief, relax

[@jonathanbarnes3061]

@@oldyeller6518 He ( Qrazen69) He was referring to Hashem ( God of Heaven) His works are perfect. ☝🌏💙 David aways says it. I will bless your name all day long... With all that is within me.... I will sing a new song every day.... My hope abounds in you my King and God of my salvation 👑 ........ The teacher has a timely response and reproof that a good beginning. Maybe perfection is elusive because the King of the Universe reserved perfection for the day of completion. ( Blessed be His name)

[@oldyeller6518]

@@jonathanbarnes3061 😆😆😆😆. Ok then! I thought he was the biggest kiss ass I ever saw😆😆😆

[@Joan-10cent]

I felt asleep during the speech but because I was stoned. But if the dream was good what’s wrong? It’s a complicated matter to approach on a general level but it’s good to know!

[@cannabistro420]

Thank you so much Rabbi Manis Friedman. Blessings from Joseph

[@anothersaint9759]

I Hashem and I love Meshiac and I love you and your channel and I love cannabossom too. I only smoke it when I want too. Funny thing and perfect example just happened. I prepared my pipe and was about to smoke but I went to the bathroom to wash my hands. When I came out of the bathroom I saw my phone and I saw you and this video. I asked myself... Should I smoke then watch and learn from this video or should I watch and learn now and smoke later. I decided to smoke later because my relationship with Hashem comes first above anything and everyone else. So I'm thrilled at having watched this. Now I'm off to smoke some cannabossom as an offering unto Hashem. Amein. 🥰💪❤️‍🔥☝️😉

[@-td4abba4truth40]

WOW WOW WOW I love how you put HASHEM 1st..., if we all did life would be so much greater... blessed is HE thanks for sharing

[@jhayalexander8982]

Dear Sir, there is theory going around now, of the word cannabis in Exodus 30:23-25, for the anointing oil. Plus, the incense also contained cannabis. this was put for by Sula Benet, in the 1930's. I would like to think that this is way more plausible than the calamus reed marsh plant. Cannabis is far less deadly than alcohol, which killed my father. He was only 47. He died of liver cancer. I have chosen to be a bookaholic. Thank you.

[@jimsmith1923]

Radbaz the Arizals teacher recommended cannabis ( canna bosem fragrant cane) leaves to make you happy

[@patrickcunningham618]

interesting debate! Drunkedness is mentioned almost as many times as worshiping false idolators. Addiction can be a terrible consequence in both cases.

[@billybyrd3135]

Not a sound argument. Should have gone with the herb angle and the medicinal advantages just to name a couple

[@philliperskine4986]

this whole world has become sick and furthermore we have forgotten because this is not the only version going on. The powers that be has left us in fluouride too long. Dah

[@BUICKGSX71]

I'm glad to here the truth about this subject I might convert

[@jonasolaiowe5514]

Alchohol changes how you see the world completly. Not only that but it changes how you see yourself. One might say with certainty that you become something of a narc/psychopath. Weed in essence changes the intensity of focus. Secondary your model of motivation.

[@thomaspurdum6587]

Great lecture Rabbi, very comforting .

[@Nobody-j9e]

A rational selfish person knows it is their own best interest to serve God.

[@VegetaAFH]

Thank you for removing the amount of ads on your videos. Made it a pleasure again to watch your videos.

[@ryandjakovic1256]

Perhaps the rabbi needs a couple joints to better understand what he is talking about

[@rickmartyn9170]

The holy anointingy oil was full of it.They've even found evidence of resin in old synagogs haven't they?

[@campbelljim2553]

That's what I have heard.

[@CHANCEHALL100]

clearly didnt watch the video. he mentioned that.

[@campbelljim2553]

@@CHANCEHALL100 Study the original languages of the Bible you need no video but I agree my friend it was mentioned.

[@CHANCEHALL100]

@@campbelljim2553 You're replying to comments on a video, just like I am. The thing is most of these replies are just commenting on the title and thumbnail, they didnt watch it. The video is based on the language and spirit of the text.

[@smr4712]

true, they did and we all know cannabis is good and we were meant to take in moderation.

[@spilleryolispiller7565]

God make all things as long people don't avusthem

[@DanielaAndBenny4ever]

I honestly pray 🙏 more while high on weed tho im altered altered to a high r being. Amen

[@jackflash128]

funny you said that and a wonderful thing. our CREATOR knows our heart and weed is not in our heart.

[@DanielaAndBenny4ever]

@@jackflash128 u not making sense tho

[@jackflash128]

@@DanielaAndBenny4ever true praying does not come from our 'monkey minds' where our weed buzz is limited to, but from the HEART. the buzz from weed cannot enter the HEART, so from my POV i see no prob with a prayer while somewhat buzzed, which most people denounce...

[@nickg5010]

@@jackflash128 Still not making sense!

[@jackflash128]

@@nickg5010 bottom line is i believe that it is OK to smoke weed and pray because a buzz will not interfere with true prayers. get it?

[@Geoluvsjesus]

All plants that have seed is for man to use! Our creator made the cannabis sativa plant and the cannabis indica plant. He will decide who stays on earth to praise him and who will go to haven. Aloha!!!

[@lisagittens2k4]

The vegetable sings....fights for existence and flowers 🌿😎

[@GarryBurgess]

I don't personally like cannabis because I can't feel all of my emotions and feelings, but Rabbi Friedman over-estimated the effect of Cannabis saying that it gives a person an altered reality which is nonsense. That said, I enjoyed his lecture and agree with most of it, even though I'm not Jewish. There's lots of legal Cannabis in Canada, and it has not had a negative effect.