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[@daveumile654]

Stay away from nonsense is good advice!😊

[@zebakhawaja]

The Lord is not human. The Lord is the Creator of the Universe, Our Creator. Followers of Musa and the Torah call themselves Musa'lim as an Mus'lim not Jew or Judaid. Abraham religion is called Baha'i. Oh people of the Scripture, don't let the Jews fools you any more, the Jews are your enemies and Judah was a currupt person and he was the false prophet.

[@chrisanderson3806]

Wonderful! I am not Jewish but have been listening to Rabbi Friedman for about 6 months now. The messages bring peace and calm to my otherwise uptight soul. I find enormous hope and optimism in his sage words. Thank you sincerely.

[@Y1836Y]

That's wonderful. You're responding to G-d and G-dliness being shared. Enjoy the journey.

[@user-rm4lp6fz9d]

I too truly enjoy your message Rabi I too am not Jewish I was raised up in San Fernando valley 1960s most all my friends were Jewish and the grand parents were from WW2 with numbers tattooed on there arm I was always invited to all the religious holidays and they are very fond memories I carry of those days. I too love good common since Rabi keep up the great work

[@piusaditya5206]

Be noahide bro

[@gaeasnavel8955]

Same , I was reading my Bible and journaling what bothered me about it and prayed and he popped up and explained so much! I’m so grateful he helped us understand ❤

[@stoicepictetus3875]

I am a christian, learning time and again from rabbi Friedman. Thank you Rabbi !

[@Y1836Y]

What does your declaration of being part of a religion do to advance the conversation that G-d is religion free?

[@carmen47freixas96]

I grew up in an atheist home, full of love, I went to catholic schools, just listening and never doing what I was told. We had no religion, yet, I had 2 of the most beautiful, kind, wonderful parents. they loved my brother and i so much.

[@MrLeonightis]

religion is poison for your mind plain and simple

[@honeyflo88]

The best countries of the world are atheist, Sweden, etc the worst are religions

[@kunjimoncm1501]

Religion is not matter. Keep the beauty of life. The truth is always will be beautiful. The God is like that

[@skybellau]

Which brought to heart "Ask not what the creator can do for you, but what you can do for the creator". Thank you Rabbi Friedman

[@growlansing5121]

is he talking about the jew tunnels where they found the blood stained mattresses?

[@MinisterRedPill]

​@@growlansing5121"one" mattress. Not "mattresses". Very dishonest and disingenuous. And "Rabbi" Freedman is not a real rabbi.

[@daytonabeachUSA]

That doesn’t mean anything.

[@haunted5594]

Thank-you for the tears and the smiles. Shalom and Blessings on you and yours.

[@farida7496]

About 15 years ago my husband (non Jewish), our 20 year old son with down syndrome and I (my mother was a secular jew from former soviet union) traveled in Europe. In Berlin airport looking for a taxi we've noticed a young hasidic family with 2 little kids waiting for a bus. I greeted them saying "shalom" and the man asked my husband if he is Jewish, he responded "no" but pointed to our son saying that our son is. Immediately the hasidic man said that he has a tefillin which he got out of his suitcase and started putting on our son, who got quite excited about this gesture and attention while I worried that this nice couple was going to miss their bus. Can't remember if they did miss their bus or not, but now after listening to Rabbi Friedman I understand the priorities. ❤

[@Y1836Y]

A Jew is a Jew. Secular or otherwise. Wonderful that your husband knew that your son was a Jew too. Must have been amazing seeing your son so excited.

[@sallyhurst9322]

I am a Christian also. I have learned so much about the Jewish faith that I never knew. I look forward listening and learning important things from rabbi Friedman. I would like to thank you rabbi Friedman for all your teachings of the Jewish faith.

[@dinushblau4247]

It's the Torah. It's for Gentiles the same as for the Jews 😍

[@Y1836Y]

Wonderful that you're enjoying learning. We're all learning about G-d. Judaism is about our 613 mitzvahs, which take a lifetime to observe fully. A bit of a different subject which the rabbi does share and interweave into teachings a lot.

[@user-oz9yw3ob8x]

I love listening to Rabbi Friedman. I'm not sure why listening to him is like coming home. I've been going through some trials that are difficult but the rest I find in him have been a Godsend. Thank you Rabbi.

[@fred8463]

Listening to Rabbi Friedman, was the best thing God brought in my life ❤❤❤

[@Y1836Y]

The Rebbe, of righteous memory, is still reaching out to us, teaching us, guiding us, inspiring us, connecting us. Amen! Baruch Hashem!

[@susanpritchett8446]

I believe I am coming to a deeper concept about the Creator than ever before! The Creator is Mightily being served by Rabbi’s teaching!!! Thank you Rabbi Friedman for your service.

[@loug2414]

Thank you Rabbi you words and guidence mean the world to me.

[@normarosales4229]

Mr Rabbi Friedman I enjoyed the conversations that you have. God bless you.

[@PatriciaAnne-jl8sv]

I absolutely enjoy all Rabbi’s teachings

[@danielrednic4083]

God bless you

[@JanTabanao]

Thanks Rabbi, this message is so vital!

[@Y1836Y]

Baruch Hashem for giving us the Rebbe, of blessed memory, to learn from and to be inspired by his devotion to the Aibishter, to the Jewish people, to Israel and to humanity.

[@dinushblau4247]

To the entire world. For God's goal.

[@Y1836Y]

​@@dinushblau4247 is that humanity? Had to try to upstage me?

[@user-nc9bl7uu2h]

I am a female Catholic South African and I love and admire Rabbi Friedman

[@houtbay9]

There are many sheep in SA, just like you, worshiping an invisible celestial skydaddy

[@microfarmers]

I was raised Christian, but over the course of a few years, I have discovered that I am very much a Jew. As I learn Hebrew and read the Torah I find myself closer to God everyday. ❤

[@PatriciaAnne-jl8sv]

Same here, starting studying Torah in 2019 and I’m growing leaps and bounds.

[@garyfrancis6193]

Me too. I can’t stand Christians. The Rabbi makes sense.

[@Elior1030]

Same, Judaism makes more sense. Judaism is not just about believing, Judaism is much much more than that.

[@iceking956]

Yep same here, after reading the TORAH, I learned that GOD will not gonna be man for humanity's sake, because HE is THE GOD, and a man cannot be a GOD. I also learned that the word "GOD" is designated only for the Creator of heaven and earth alone.

[@Y1836Y]

Studying Torah is only the beginning of being a Jew. Much, much, more involved than that. Jews don't study Torah alone. Too many layers of G-d's meaning to navigate through. Anyone can read and study Torah. It's from G-d meant to be shared with the world to get to know Him. G-d may be what you're being drawn to, Who was previously distant or differently understood by you. Enjoy your journey of discovery.

[@jagd1]

Shalom, Sir! ❤

[@squaretriangle9208]

I'm being from Europe, I'm so sorry that people had to scheme all the time, freedom is something we cannot value high enough, but now America's freedom is endangered

[@Y1836Y]

Our freedom is endangered the day we surrender to tyranny. I'm thinking that's unlikely to happen. We are going through struggles since there's been an infection growing and festering unbeknownst to too many people who are finally waking up to it. For the darkness to be redeemed to light it had to happen. Okay, so it's happening all at once. Go figure. G-d's plan.

[@skyjuiceification]

As a BLACK American, I will have you know that America has never been what most think it is.

[@vadimbellous8313]

@@skyjuiceification I am beginning to realize you might be right. I was recently smacked in the face by a simple fact that I still can't get over. America has about 5% of the global population, but then “the land of the free” has more than 20% of the world's prison population. Americans have become so jaded and lock people up for the most miner, petty BS, not realizing how it destroys people's lives. Having even fewer options when they do get out. Then they wonder why society is unraveling. As far as I'm concerned, it can't unravel fast enough.

[@alexfriedman2152]

the freedom is being threatened form the LEFT.

[@squaretriangle9208]

@@skyjuiceification I understand that for some groups it was much harder

[@emoran5875]

Thank you Rabbi…

[@Sunshine19946]

I’m not of the Jewish faith but I love listening to you.

[@rebeccacastillo4789]

Thank you Rabbi Friedman

[@donovanwint-im2ql]

This is among the best of your Teachings / Lectures that I have had the privilege of sitting through it all Rabbi Friedman . Much Blessings.

[@dinushblau4247]

Like every talk of Rabbi Manis. The clearer understanding of the reason being here. Thank you 😊

[@normabrien8331]

Very sad days we are experiencing. I just watched the story of a young man who survived the Holocaust and the tragedy of his losing all his family, he ended living in Brazil and his advice was to never let authoritarianism flourish because it is deadly. We all come from one source and we are all human beings who feel. I pray that people of good will understand the danger we are facing. Rosalind Carter once said that when our country is in crisis people come up to the task and save our democracy.

[@anthonysarquilla6120]

Thanks!

[@manisfriedman]

Thank you so much, Anthony! Each individual donation like this helps us increase and improve our output to the world 👍

[@halcyonzenith4411]

The one thing that distinguishes Judaism is the absence of claims to know the unknowable and having magical powers. For that humility alone it deserves a measure of respect.

[@6Sparx9]

What form of Judaism is this Rabbi espousing? That followers of God seek to do the work for God to allow them to exist on Earth. To be honest I don't think they did a good job of distancing themselves from what they defined selfish / wanting religion and their version of selfless / in service to religion. There wasn't really any process or logic, just arbitrary that if doing the same thing with a different intent the same but better benefits can be derived

[@olojedeomotola4868]

So inspiring. Thank you

[@garyfamilathe7805]

I am a Christian Man , and I love Rabbi Friedman ❤

[@Y1836Y]

Does anyone care that you're a xian? You missed the part of the teaching that says G-d is religion free.

[@Y1836Y]

What does it add to the conversation to say you're tied to a religion when G-d is religion free?

[@danielpearl923]

You're great, Gary! I love him, too.

[@Sir_TophamHatt]

@@Y1836Yyou’re being really annoying, responding rudely to positive comments. Completely uncalled for

[@garyfamilathe7805]

What , I was raised Christian ✝️ I know, God is Spiritual. ❤️🌎🌍🌏❤️

[@GE7274]

Thank you Rabbi! I've learned a lot from you.

[@redbubble9970]

Awesome truth. Not perfect but precious. Brings God to tears. I believe it. Thank you, keep teaching us.

[@petrabliss2558]

I am not Jewish but I love the teachings of Rabbi Friedman. I commented on someone’s sharing on KZbin about celebrating Shabbat. I said that I have started to keep Shabbat. I was then told that it was not allowed for non Jews to do so. I would have to convert to Judaism by the help of an Orthodox Rabbi first. I make this precious time on Shabbat my close connection with God…I hope that God is OK with that…

[@pamworful2337]

Of course he is! ✨🙏🩷

[@annasmith6439]

If you accept Yahweh as your God, then it is commanded you follow Shabbat. It is sign of our connection to Him

[@myrnalane7928]

I am a Jew and anyone can celebrate Shabbat! It's the most important holiday in Judaism. Shabbat is a time to rest and not rush and not keep time.

[@Y1836Y]

Decades ago, before the 7-day work week xians did not work on Sunday. Decades before that, work was not to be performed either.

[@Y1836Y]

​​@@annasmith6439 that is the Divine Name which Jews do not use. Ever. It's too holy. Hashem, Adonai, the Aibishter, are what we call G-d. Non Jews can connect to G-d by keeping the 7 Noahide Laws, with all of the intricacies, as G-d commanded them to do. Trying out a few of our mitzvahs is unnecessary.

[@carolgrant8756]

I love the rice cakes story! This brought tears to my eyes. That man's heart was pure. This lifted my spirits to try more and not give up no matter what. Do the best I can with what I've got. What a blessing.

[@Y1836Y]

It is a good story.

[@gipsy4275]

כבוד הרב. כל אדם רוצה להיות ולהיות אדם טוב יותר, בחיים ובשביל זה אנחנו לומדים ואני לא מתעסק בזה הרבה זמן, כשאני רואה וקורא מה יהודים עושים אני באמת מאוהב. למשפחות, לעמותות, לקיבוצן ולכל האנשים שמודים לחיים ויכולים לאהוב. זה מה שפשוט מושך אותי אליך. מסירות ואהבה לאנשים. לילדים ולנכדים. אני אוהב להקשיב לך וללמוד

[@Y1836Y]

That's terrific.

[@billlittle4285]

Thanks Rabbi..... again !!

[@elizabethbooth5446]

Thank you rabbi

[@jennifer12eme]

I’m so grateful for Chabad. Having lived in 3 countries, there is always a Chabad house within walkîg distance, which is impressive considering how few of is there are in the world! I’d be list without Chabad. Merci!

[@Y1836Y]

Amen!

[@Y1836Y]

Awesome!

[@Holstson]

God has blessed you with a clair mind, deep wisdom, and a soft voice. You probably know this, and is thankful, just know you are not alone feeling thankful ❣️

[@jacksaranta7574]

Thank G-d for you dear rabbi Manis Friedman. A beautiful message. Baruch Hashem ❤ Am Yisrael Chaim!❤

[@Y1836Y]

Am Israel Chai! Chaim is a man's name. Auto-incorrect probably changed it on you as it does to me without my noticing. Sometimes I have to fight the bot changing my words to something incorrect too which it just did.

[@Y1836Y]

Yes it was and is.

[@1983OneThe]

Many blessings to you Rebbe we love and respect you 🙏❤️

[@Y1836Y]

Thank you Rabbi Friedman for this teaching from a VIP session.

[@thomaspotokar5697]

God bless and peace be with you !

[@mokraneibouchoukene4828]

Thank you very much

[@user-cj1kz8jf4y]

Thank you Rav!

[@matthewgonzalez9034]

Peace Be upon You

[@JamesHGroffSr]

Thank you Rabbi.

[@josiahdeck8509]

God brought me here. Cant explain it. Rabi is giving me what i needed!!

[@mokraneibouchoukene4828]

Thank you you saved my life

[@Y1836Y]

The teaching from G-d did it. Jews share G-d. Saving is for religions.

[@pythregius]

Thank you, I'm 36 years old starting to believe in god, a process already taking months of thinking in a chair or meditate on it in silence (call it what you want), but I get stuck on the combative approach and contradiction within religions and subreligions while explaining the same message but using different words and sentences causing people to get decided. Deciding to do something(s) good everyday which changes the planet and everything on it comes first, if you can't do something good everyday or more good than bad, you pray, and prayer doesn't have to be something in an invented way by somebody else, sitting and thinking in a chair, can be a way of praying aslong it leads me to do more good than bad for this planet and everything existing on it, inside it and around it. Visiting a place where people practice religion should be a place the helps me resulting in doing more good than bad without wasting to much prescious time. Your lesson is giving me more inspiration in my search for serving god and I say thank you, which is unnecessary, just like your thoughts on the words "I love you" to a loved one as my message already today explained my feelings and thought.

[@thomaspotokar5697]

Brilliant !! Thank you Rabbi !

[@bill9989]

My GF is J-ish. But she was raised in a very secular home. She told me that her parents were very emphatic in telling her not to go anywhere near Ortho or Hasid Js. She took their advice. Good thinking.

[@zoezl63]

Your message makes me tears...So meaningful. THANK YOU ❤

[@MrGP-uv5po]

I am not a Jews but love listing to Rabbi Manis.. Thanks again for giving us access to your community and Jews culture

[@polarisjustdothework2258]

Amen Rabbi ❤

[@polarisjustdothework2258]

“What are these people made of” haha, is that a pun Rabbi 😂😂❤

[@WeekzGod]

You have absolutely clarified my own thinking on several subjects. Thank you rabbi

[@alphamoshi-pv6ob]

Thanks. I was Christian you have wakened My mind. I have followed you many many times Ahsante sana Rabby.

[@almamia229]

I love Rabbi Manis Friedman

[@alanportwood4201]

I need to move mountains 💪🏼 Don’t know why!!!!?, seems like a power thing 😃🤩 👍👍👍👍👍 Love this guy 😵‍💫

[@latinman9791]

Religion can be good but it can also be bad, we all need guidance, thank God for the good parts of religion, Jewish ways makes for great people and great family's

[@MRYHTHEJEW]

Judaism is not a religion.

[@ronaldknight7091]

I feel enlightened listening to ypu

[@user-pu4ty8xw5l]

Thanks Rabbi i am muslim and a Christian these words are instructive

[@belindawolke7320]

This story is so full of WOW My heart is flooded

[@Jack-il3qv]

'Where there is no vision, the people perish.' Scripture. Share Hope with the hopeless. Nobody else will be interested.

[@QldTechie]

Such a good Shiur. Good shabbos

[@Y1836Y]

Amen for the difference of having an existence focused outward instead of inward.

[@Brpwndood]

I thank Him whenever I see a Jew for example on Bathurst Street, or a business, that they are the only ones, through the prophet Moses to perpetuate the principle that I am created in the image of Him and not a monkey. While others may want to bring you down to their level or send you up to the unknown the Jews always stay focused and level headed and I sing praises to Him through the songs of David. Hallelujah!!!

[@noveltycrusade]

Way ahead of ya 👍 God bless,,,or whatever 😕

[@danbelland3409]

I really enjoy your antidotes' Rabbi :} You paint a vivid picture while you explain things. Thanks for your time and efforts to make things understandable.

[@Y1836Y]

Very well said. I think the auto-incorrect changed your anecdotes to antidotes.

[@jeanneromaine3146]

" My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 😇

[@Y1836Y]

Jews enjoy stories. It's our way to learn, to grow, to preserve Judaism.

[@gipsy4275]

אני מרגישה את החיים הנפלאים האלה ואני אסירת תודה על כל יום ויום

[@philotaaveti]

this guys great people should have one rabbi at a time

[@Y1836Y]

We like things as they are with plenty of rabbis teaching. Something to learn from each one.

[@philotaaveti]

@@Y1836Y what about the A..i.

[@Y1836Y]

​@@philotaaveti I am unfamiliar with what you wrote. Care to elaborate?

[@philotaaveti]

@Y1836Y perhaps you knew raabi means great vision.... in the same sense the ECCLESIASTICAL notation 11:11 aludes to one raabi to rule them all....

[@Y1836Y]

​@@philotaaveti that's a misinterpretation. Rabbi means teacher. We're meant to have many. If you're eluding to that one Jew xians follow, that's a dastardization of the writing.

[@claudiafahey1353]

The true meaning of spirituality and worship, which has nothing to do with mega churches zealots and charlatans, who often are the reason people turn away from the thought of a higher power

[@Y1836Y]

Judaism is a relationship with G-d. That has little to do with spirituality. Worship? Eh. We can be Jews and be estranged from a synagogue. Service of G-d is done outside a synagogue where the neshama (soul) is beautifully attached to G-d. Doing. Action.

[@pamelabarbato1623]

They turn me off looking for money for mega churches for jets but nothing for homeless an hungry.i want no part off ppl that don't care for anyone but themselves

[@edwardspence-fo8vt]

There are many observant Jews in New York and Israel and all over the world But this rabbi is right people should stay away from religion

[@zacharyschnepp4860]

Yes, I agree and it makes a lot of sense

[@andreasgigmai7707]

Just one teacing of Rabbi Manis Friedaman's Teaching is sufficient to change the whole world!

[@nihiloser]

Man ish mah brok Hashem! ❤

[@MikeHacker]

I want to serve God the best I can

[@normanzwagil7996]

Rabbi, you are very inspiring. Like "religion" why would we not also stop using the word "Judaism." World has too many isms and for us Jews why do we concede our unique Torah and mitzvot to an ism....like religions.

[@Y1836Y]

How do we describe what it means to follow the Torah? I'm in favor of your idea. There seems to be more to the conversation you've started.

[@grettabuttimer6939]

Rabbi Friedman thank you

[@MikeHacker]

God works in each heart.... Individually

[@thomaskauser8978]

Like your any spokesperson for religion!

[@BrandyMakali]

Brilliant Idea!!!!!!!

[@anitamungala7573]

Thank you 🙏

[@MikeHacker]

The calm before the storms.... Be in the eye of the storm...

[@NathanOZlegend]

the world is filled by too much drama I'm starting to go in the direction as this rabbi! spot on mate!

[@RealRevolutionary]

Oh! My Dad! Thank you.

[@antoinemichaels4909]

i am not jewish but i enjoyed your thoughts and learned some very interesting things. ( things to ponder )

[@randykalish7558]

The happiest moment of my life was when YHWH whispered: Your beliefs don't mean anything to me.

[@charleskirina267]

Mankind belongs to GOD,mankind doesn't belong to religion.Wonderful Rabbi.

[@ronniecorbett6306]

I was raised in a Christian home and we were alway taught that the Jewish People are the apple if Gods eye.

[@mathematicsandstuff]

I'm getting good inviting vibes. That is an excellent thing.

[@honeyflo88]

the devil entices

[@BrandyMakali]

This is very true as in researching Ancestry, it was astonishing as some of Poland Ancestors had 5-6 names attached to them. As to work in certain areas you had a different set of papers and different name in order to conceal your religion so you could work. Americans forget how valuable being free to be you really means. Good points you bring up! 🤲

[@omarmaxwell6971]

ty rabbi

[@lordtachankav]

La ilahe ilala

[@richardrohn557]

There's no substitute for wisdom.

[@user-mj5bl5dy1b]

As an atheist. I like this rabbi. I dont agree but i still like him

[@user-pu4ty8xw5l]

Your words are instructive . Because these days i feel needless