Why are We Here? | Part 1: Does G-d Only Care About Jews?

►►Help Rabbi Manis Friedman Continue to Create Meaningful Content with a Tip of Any Size: itsgoodtoknow....
►►Ask Rabbi Manis Friedman Your Questions In His Private VIP Community: go.itsgoodtokn...
Follow Rabbi Manis Friedman on social media:
Instagram: / rabbimanisfriedman
Facebook: / therabbimanisfriedman
Twitter: / manisfriedman
Linkedin: / rabbifriedman
Get access to weekly conversations with Rabbi Friedman: itsgoodtoknow....
Buy the Rabbi's bestselling book at: itsgoodtoknow....
We Need Your Help!
To support the work of Rabbi Manis Friedman please visit: itsgoodtoknow....
For information on upcoming events and to join the email list please visit: itsgoodtoknow.org
About Rabbi Manis Friedman:
Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher who uses ancient wisdom and modern wit to captivate audiences around the world. For bookings, please call Zalman at 800-656-5669
Produced by Its Good To Know

[@tamarakuhn1634]

“The reason non-Jews have fewer ritual Mitzvahs (rules, laws, commandments) is because taking care of the world is a full-time job.” ~Rabbi Manis Friedman

[@FrankNStein-pf9rr]

Tamara Kuhn, Many people who have "full time jobs" say that keeps them from keeping the Sabbath. In other words they say their time is a full time job of keeping their job.

[@stephenberos]

@@FrankNStein-pf9rr GOD bless you

[@emunatrek]

Thank you for this.

[@mayanlogos92]

The ability to turn the phisical world into something receptive of godliness is a very different talent than the ability to appeal to Gd & get Him to invest Himself into His creation.

[@louise2519]

I believe this 💕 to be the truth. I'm being slandered Stalked daily for being a Jew.

[@love-xo4rd]

stay strong these people are ignorant

[@susanlett9632]

Anti semitism and and any form of racism is evil and disgusting. Stay strong my friend. 💜

[@johnnydeldeo5212]

I feel that all my questions have been answered about being a gentile thanks Rabbi

[@stanleyhood7354]

Could Shabbas also be God's giving Man a break? In Japan people were working themselves to death.

[@dinushblau4247]

Shabbes is the time to be 100% into life, and not into existence!!!

[@FrankNStein-pf9rr]

Re: It's degrading & disrespectful to insert the o, as in odor letter in between G & d. WHEN did this "disrespect/degrading THING" begin?? WHY do the G-d/G-D users SAY the 3 letter word G, as in Gadriel, o, as in odor, d, as in devil, but type/print/write it with a hyphen in between the G & d, or just use the initials GD or Gd. WHY is It not disrespectful to verbally say it but it is to print/type/write it??

[@Tina-cw4ou]

Rabbi, my grandmother was adopted and that women got breastmelk without beeing pregnand. My grandma was until the end, every day talking to God following his way. She had a very taff life, WW2, 4 kids died, never went to school because she had to help her dad on the vield, hunger in her land, her both living children had difficult life, yet God himself was her religion daily. If I look back at her life I dont see the point of all. What was the point of her commitment to God when everything wad suffer? Why? Whats the point of all that if she could not enjoy life as it should, because she worked hard for it. I know God exist but if I see what kind of life my grandma had, I would not want to live like that, for nothing. I say for nothing because the world is not getting better through the sacrifice of people like she was

[@donovanwint1277]

I am wondering if Adultry is the only sexual immorality there is, are there not any other sexual activity that GOD has declared wrong, sinful and Abominable to HIM and Humanity. Why are Preachers and Teachers of GOD'S Word avoiding the other Sins and Abominations mentioned in the Scriptures; Both Hebrew and Gentile.

[@tamarakuhn1634]

“Anything we do that makes life more livable, that is serving God.” ~Rabbi Manis Friedman

[@honeyflo88]

One example he gave was that "if one invents a lightbulb to make it easier for people to see in the dark is serving God". Well of course it is, literraly thats why we turn the light ON, from At-ON the Egyptian Sun God as spelt out in the tetra-gram-atON or four-word-god.

[@FrankNStein-pf9rr]

@@honeyflo88 Is God & G-d one and the same being? IF so, why do some people type in a hyphen instead of an o? I was told the o is not typed in out of respect. How is it being disrespectful to type in an o but it is being respectful to type in > - < a hyphen. I do not understand this. I hear Satan horse laughing.

[@MrBirch]

@@FrankNStein-pf9rr just a respect thing

[@FrankNStein-pf9rr]

To: Birch WHEN did this "respect THING" begin?? WHY do the G-d/G-D users SAY the 3 letter word G, as in Gadriel, o, as in odor, d, as in devil, but type/print/write it with a hyphen in between the G & d, or just use the initials GD or Gd. It's not disrespectful to verbally say it??

[@MrBirch]

@@FrankNStein-pf9rr im honestly not sure, but with anything, people take it upon themselves to different extents. i'm sure it boils down to people doing their best to respect God in whatever way they know how.

[@annettegaustad6585]

I shared, shared, shared and shared and I will keep sharing it. You really have the gift to tell everybody how significant they are. Thank you so much!

[@tamarakuhn1634]

“You are here to make the world inhabitable; to make the world a place where people of God can get together.” ~Rabbi Manis Friedman

[@sarameiragootblatt1819]

🤩 wow. Rabbi Friedman is making the world a better place for sure. So many non Jews and Jews are learning how to get to redemption

[@LorenKadison]

Thank you both for sharing your time and knowledge on all things Torah B"H.

[@888ssss]

the more you serve, the more value you receive. god is not measuring jewishness, he is measuring faith. shalom.

[@ing-ditrust8536]

As a Gentile I am hungry for this exact information. I believe I was created to be a Gentile, but firmly believe the Jewish people and the Jewish G-d has all the answers.

[@EG-hw8re]

Not all jews are good, not all gentiles bad. Be the best you can be and that's serving God.

[@Nbr1spaz]

I was literally brought to tears watching this. He is leading so many people astray, it breaks my heart. God warns of false teachers, please do not follow false teachers. When in doubt always turn to God’s word.

[@JerryLeeSchrader]

Thank you for the time you take to share Rabbi. If I may share my very humble thoughts as a non-jew. First and foremost, we know that jews are His chosen people, and the jews shine light on the nations. For years, I have studied the teachings of Yeshua as a believer, and as many of my brothers and sisters, probably focused pretty heavily on the new covenant. Earlier this year though, I felt such a strong pressing to learn more from the Tanakh. Of course who better to really learn from than a jew who lives that life and have for thousands of years. I have found my way to a few rabbi's, and cannot begin to explain the beauty of seeing The Word so well defined, so much more than before. I know jews disagree about Yeshua, and the new covenant, but that is not my discussion here. I feel strongly that there is a completeness between jew and gentile, and it seems these days it's becoming more apparent. I had heard from a rabbi last night that the new covenant is like a mother, and the old testament is like the father. Some believers are so focused on the new, or mother per se', that the discipline of the father, or old is not as present. I am the last one on this earth to presume I know the Fathers will, and humbly share my opinion, but I feel like we as non jews can really be further fulfilled in our walk with Him, by learning from jews, and the jewish way. I really pray for there to not be hostility between us, but rather the fullness of love in Him. Again, thank you for sharing with us. I cannot speak for all non-jews, but I am hungry for more. Having a rabbi available to ask questions of is so important. Serving The Father is on my mind from the time I get up, to the time I go to bed. I know I am not a jew, and not trying to be, but want to fully be what He created me to be.

[@mayanlogos92]

Excuse me which rabbi told you that the NT/C it's like a mother? Was he messianic or really a jew?? Ig 1st option... second i think would be impossible

[@JerryLeeSchrader]

@@mayanlogos92 Really a jew, Rabbi Jason Sorbel. I want to repeat, this is not about argument, I was trying to share my take on when the old and new come together in completion. I don't believe He wastes one second of His time in creation, and I think we all have a lot to learn until we see Him as He is. Just look at Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, gentiles. Anyway, this was submitted in love and with the hope of learning and growing more on my part. Have a blessed day.

[@susanlett9632]

I enjoyed your comment! I used to identify as a Christian but knew it wasn't right for me. Since I was 13 I have been interested in Judaism. When I went to a Christian church I never witnessed, never spoke if hell because I have never believed in it and found myself reading the old testament and ignoring the new testament. Long story short I'm 53 now and in the process of converting. He was right about how real converts (in my case it's true anyway) are compelled to convert and he's right about Rabbis trying to discourage me. I couldn't be discouraged. If I lived in a desert island all alive I'd Still have converted. I want to say if more Christians were like you the churches would begin to fill again. 💜😊

[@JerryLeeSchrader]

@@susanlett9632 Thank you, you're quite kind :) I just think that we are brothers and sisters and no matter what else, we should all treat each other with respect and love. If He did it for His enemies, then who am I to act any differently. May He bless you richly my friend.

[@nomorecensoringme]

Thank you Rabbi Friedman and your son, Rabbi Yosef Friedman. Wonderful.

[@Linda-td5si]

Thank you for this! This series has helped clarify many things for this very confused Christian Gentile.🙃🤣 God bless you!!🙏🫒

[@tamarakuhn1634]

“Novel idea for many people that serving God includes when I go to work, how I treat my friends, my neighbors. That it doesn’t have to be ‘thou shalt such and such’ but that serving God is all encompassing.” ~Rabbi Yashi Friedman

[@love-xo4rd]

love your videos have been atheist my whole life discovered all religions all esoteric thoughts and judaism is the one with an answer to everything that seems valid. i just love it. on conversion journey bien dit is happening

[@love-xo4rd]

out all of i have discovered judaism is the most solid

[@DC11_12]

The mission is to teach people that we all have access to God! And it’s true that God has His chosen for specific roles… But when God promised Abraham descendants as numerous as the stars, the promise included all of humanity. The problem is that the God of Israel has been divided into many contradicting religions… And what’s worse is that each religion has boxed God & said: if you dare depart from this box you will lose favor with God… And as a consequence, some have become intolerant of anything outside of their box… And when you add the poison pill of politics into the mix, others have become malevolent. More so these days the God of Israel has been shouting louder than ever… But those in their designated boxes using headphones can’t hear Him… And it’s only when we dare lift that lid do we notice the glaring Light… And everything that’s happening in the world is designed to bring us together, which is all within our control. Spoiler alert: the great news is that scripture already told us that goodness wins! God is not seeking perfection, otherwise He would not have granted us freedom of choice… And everyone has the ability to see that God’s Light has been shining all along.

[@shermarie2876]

I thank you so very much for this teaching. Toda from those of the nations wanting to serve the God of our Creation.

[@elishevamayer2138]

This is such a important video! Thank you so much for sharing ✡♥️

[@tiffanymarks4577]

This is brilliant like a diamond and I look forward to hearing more videos in this format. Tiffany Rose Marks. Australia

[@kindnoachs299]

@Rabbi Manis Friedman how does it "work" with sex before marriage as a non Jew. Furthermore, how would you define marriage for nonjews and when would you say a man is now a husband and a woman his wife? Thank you very much and Shalom.

[@smidgelette]

I’m so very grateful for this Rabbi taking his time to address us non-Jews. I personally find what he has to say so interesting and helpful. I truly wish to do my best by God but was raised in an apocalyptic Christian sect. My upbringing has caused so many issues for me and I’m desperately trying to de-program myself.

[@gailhawkins2210]

AMEN!

[@brendapinne5903]

Loved this message (making life livable is serving G-d) thank you ❤️

[@jeremygreen3201]

Far more than just a novel idea but sooo refreshing I don't have to feel so short of capable and can have self worth being much less than what I should be.

[@ta_93]

Welcome Yashi, so you are the son of Manis! I woke up from a very intimate Jewish dream today. I was in a Jewish house, invited by the man, and his son who was only possibly 3-5 years old, he came up to me, I tried to play with him, because he was showing me a sword in his hand, waving it about with a smile for my pleasure, as soon as I tried to compliment the child in a patronising way for his immaturity or age, he comes up to me, puts his head to my head, and the words withdraw from me before i can utter them, like a cat completely catches my tongue, and he was drawn in to me, i started to try and make excuses about my autism to him, but in reality i didn't know the child's prowess yet, i couldn't even complete the intention to compliment him and he is already in my face, he wasn't waving it about for my pleasure at all, and it's like he's holding the words back from me, almost as if saying, i am not who i think he is, intimately, we communicated in a way beyond words, he pressured me into silence by being up front and in my face, with manners, smiles, intensity, though he wasn't smiling when i tried to compliment him, but he wasn't frowning, he was correcting me. a child, correcting me. I felt that this boy was wise, he knew right from wrong, deep down i considered his childish behaviour as unwise, immature, but when he confronted me i knew, there was a meaning to the sword, the smiles, it wasn't a threat, and it was more of a right he had, that he could silence me if he wanted to, even though he was younger, and that he could wave about the sword in a way that didn't mean it was a threat, but a show of power. I wish I could interpret dreams, this was my emotional interpretation at least. I loved that house I was in, i loved the child, i loved his father. His father had no maliciousness towards me, he knew who i was, he knew I was different to him, a gentile, yet he invited me into his house, sat with me, pleasantly, and he didn't try to control the child when he wanted to play with me, and the child was no ordinary one, he prevented me, as if knowing what i was saying just from my face, or tone of voice, that i was treating him like he's extremely young, maybe he's a lot older than me, but the form was of a child. Also I watched this video after the "risk your life" video and many of the things i wrote i found said in this video, i even said "piece" and "peace" was talked about in this video, DIVINE providence! I just love that I can put a word to this 'there's nothing random' finally, i honestly lack a bit of holy vocab. Anyway just thought i'd welcome you and share my dream, really strange right? I swear I spoke nothing but the truth of my dream, may a scorpion bite me if I lied, I fear telling dreams that are a lie.

[@gerryvanderhoek3441]

Thank you so much, Rabbi. Learnt a lot. These shiurim are so precious to me as a Noahide. In part 2 you opened my eyes about serving G-d. In this part you spoke about the holidays. Matan Torah why not for non-Jews. Rosh Hashana as well. But what about Jom Kippur? Would be so pleased if you would give me here an eyeopener as well. Many thanks.

[@thesoulmateconnection]

If the nonjew is honest it is because we have always loved the Jew. If we love the Jew, we love Torah, and we love God. BIG PERIOD The image of God is the Jew who we all hated!

[@FrankNStein-pf9rr]

I'm gonna grow a long beard, dye it white, get me a skull cap aka kippah & get some respect. I feel like Rodney Dangerfield in that I don't get no respect. Nobody will answer any of my questions so I guess I will just have 2 stay dumb, ignorant and stupid. I doan get no respect A TALL!

[@corneliuscornia4436]

😀😀😀

[@susanlett9632]

Rodney said his parents took him to a dog show and he won! He called suicide prevention and they put him in hold! Haha

[@Juliet_Capulet]

Rabbi, I have a question. I want to write a book about my experiences of having been abused as a child. Is that bringing negativity into the world? I want to describe how abuse can look in real life v. what people think abuse looks like, the guilt involved and so on (of the abused) that might surprise people, and include a resource for anyone who might be experiencing this. Do you think this would be a good thing or a bad thing?

[@liorperetz1554]

I think it is important! Things that you have been through have accoured to you for a reason🌺 And maybe your book can help others that are through abuse or have been abused and can help them heal. I think you just need to tell your story but also give a hope in the book and advices from what you have learn from your experience ❤️ Good Luck❣️

[@InfiniteBeingX]

I'm a Buddhist but i am also a Christian because of what i have learned from Christians. They taught me many things which i could never have imagined on my own. I am also a believer of the Hindu faith due to the Wise Sage Narada and Lord Vishnu, the God of Preservation. Which helps me to realize that God exists in our every day lives in this earthly realm. Also thanks to the Upanishad which i have learned from Eric Dubay about the beginning of God (you), creation itself, and how we are all pieces of God. Now i am also a Jewish / Rabbi thanks to awesome Rabbi Manis Friedman and his wonderful teachings of life, about god, our purpose here, the resurrection, how you cannot end life after death, life goes on, and more insight to the story of Adam and Eve. Although i cannot agree with everything but am very thankful for his powerful teachings which brings joy and happiness to my life. And if i encounter other religions as well that brings more spiritual wisdom and insight to life, I will also be a believer in that faith like Lord Shiva. Amen and Namo to the Infinite Light, Infinite Life, Light of Joy, Light of Wisdom, and so forth, Tathagatha Amitabha / Amitayus.

[@TheBookishInkling]

Thank you for this. This was incredibly valuable to me, as a Christian. Part of me has always felt “less than” by not being one of G-d’s chosen people by heritage. Before this video, I’ve never heard an explanation that demonstrates an equal but different need for the gentiles. Thank you for taking your time and patience in helping many of us understand our purpose and that we are worthy. Like it was mentioned, I have been praying for G-d to use me in some manner- I’ve been feeling called for years that there is something I am to give to or do for Him in return, though I don’t know what that is. Anyways, I hope more gentiles will be able to see and hear the beauty of the Jewish traditions, teachings and culture- there is so much we can learn and follow by example. Thank you.

[@MrAlmonimi]

Exciting words

[@EG-hw8re]

At times even greater than the jews. We are just the teachers, the students many times surpass the teachers.

[@susanlett9632]

I had to think about it for almost 5 years and decided to convert to Judaism. I feel G-d has a purpose for people of all faiths

[@wendykleeb2071]

In this day and time, many of us have discovered we have Jewish DNA. This does not make me Jewish however. But, I do feel as though I can study Jewish thought and learn from traditional wisdom. I have found a love for my ancestors. And, I can be a part of raising the world.

[@louisebapi2650]

waaaooo. thank you both for the sharing very educative.

[@cardiac71]

I am a Christian but I have always kept in mind the word of God to Christians saying Jews are the chosen. I feel a kinship with the Jewish community especially because we share at least half of the bible in common. (Tongue in cheek statement there.) I do often wonder why there is a division though. Is it necessary? Are Jews wrong and we are right? I enjoy your teachings because you have plausible answers to some of this. I really appreciate your work and may God bless you for your service.

[@EG-hw8re]

You don't understand! There is no Right and Wrong. There are rules for life, of course. I believe the service of God is first understanding that God exists, esp in our times. Once you understand this, everything kind of falls into place, for of course you will do your utmost to be the best person you can be. And that's a cycle, because of you, life gets better.

[@mayanlogos92]

If Jews people didnt exist we never knew Gd... thanks for this blessing... Im sorry for all the horrors you had to endure because (some/many) people just dont understand and invent stuff ❤️🙏

[@louise2519]

I've been homeless and I don't have any extra money for affordable expenses that I need. I'm currently in Albany Georgia. I was body slammed me into the concrete floor by a gay black security worker in Albany Georgia Phoebe hospital emergency room. I'm being slandered and EXPLOITED IN AMERICA

[@sammymiller2098]

GOD BLESS THE WORLD 🌎 🙏 AND THE USA 🇺🇸 🙏 PRAISE THE LORD AMEN AND AMEN 🌎 🙏 🇺🇸 🙌 ❤

Why only Sunni Muslims and Jews continuously advising and telling their people to do this, do not do that repetitively. They have no respect for and no trust in their followers. They treat their people as fundamentally primitive and sinful. First you need to have the courage be able to spell the GOD in full, not G-d.

[@stephenwilson9872]

Love your brothers in Truth And Worship only G-D in Truth

[@yamsrwarku5250]

Thanks both of you. this question always In My mind. I hope l will find right answers.

[@mitch-sku-tribe7938]

So thankful for this wisdom. Gratitude, Please come Home Soon Father.

[@CHJazzman]

I am not a Jew. This was a difficult video for me. At times it did not hit me as something chassid. For example, I got confused over the discussion about Shabbat, but that was cleared up later on in the video. Anyway if someone who is a gentile, like myself, who hears this, I urge you to complete listening to the video if you feel the video might be offensive. It is not offensive. It is helpful. For example, I have long said that I observe Shabbos, but it is not in a Jewish way. Usually, on Shabbos my wife and I are separated. Usually, when the week is over, my muscles and bones are tired. I can't do one more thing so I go to bed and just lay there until I feel good again. For example, if my muscles hurt when I am typing, I stop typing. Strangely if I avoid work on Shabbos, just resting that day often lasts for the whole week. Then, Shabbos comes next week and I rest what hurts, and so on.... This means separating from my wife. My wife is a music teacher, while I am a very stimulating conversationalist. She is an introvert to top it off. Strangely, our separation on Shabbos is my way of making love to her.

[@russc7556]

Outstanding Courageous and Persistent.. It is about Love my Brother.. Thank you🙏

[@crystaljonas8246]

Such words of wisdom thank you coming from a non Jew.. used to be Christian.. now I only live to serve God no religion needed

[@susanlett9632]

I'm a former Christian who as he said was compelled to convert. I've been drawn to Judaism since I was a child. I can't explain why.

[@gchandler3912]

The Tower of Babel. Humanity turned from GOD. GOD being a gentleman gave Humanity what they wanted. To be ruled by lesser principalities. And took for himself ONE 95 year old man and his barren wife. Led them out of Haran and promised to make them a great nation. So that the rest of Humanity would turn back to GOD, repent and embrace the heritage meant for us all. That was promised from the beginning.

[@stevecoley8365]

We are sparks placed here for a brief moment to accumulate light and warmth (love) so that we can become as bright of a star as we can be...shining in heaven (joy, beauty and harmony). Good (god) knows every star by name. We accumulate light and warmth (love) by appreciating this paradise planet lifeboat and the miraculous works of fine art called "life" that inhabit it. If we extinguish our light and warmth (love) with "greed" and its ignorance (hate)... we become the darkness and emptiness that surrounds the stars. A very cold, dark, lonely, desolate place to be...for eternity.

[@mahnazbahaji2648]

To be a peace of God .it just doesn't make sense. what you said to bring God to the earth frome where? God is every where because he created every thing. Please come out of your Co Co thought . What bizarre thoughts and ideas you all have very strange and wearied 😩 🤔

[@corneliuscornia4436]

😀😀

[@candicefrederiksen3285]

Love rabbi friedman!

[@jack05729]

Lol, this is the funniest thing in the world. How can anyone read the Torah, and think that this is the history of a ton white Europeans. There is no such thing as a white person that is a jewish. Those white folks that came from Europe and started calling themselves jews in the last 500 years are certainly not real jews. Jews described what they looked like in a ton of literature. Noah was from Kush. Do you realize that Kush is nubia in Africa. His son Shem from which the term semitic gets it root, was also a black nubian just like his father. The torah takes place in africa along the nile river, only a fool or a liar would read the torah and not draw that conclusion. I am black but calmly(handsome). These were the words of solemn which were song by the “soul” of Solomon. All white people who call themselves jews are converts. They have nothing to do with that history, and the smart ones know it.

[@Emanuel-oz1kw]

Being jewish doesn't have anything to do with the color of the skin. Jews have lived in different countries for thousands of years, you can't expect everyone to look the same

[@zigzag8345]

for God, the Jew is the one who has the faith of Abraham. If you don’t have that faith, then the light is not in you and you don’t know that you are lost.

[@deescherer8673]

I WAS TAUGHT THAT THE 10 COMMANDMENTS WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME WRITTEN IN OUR HEARTS AND TURN INTO THE 10 PROMISES!! THEY TELL OF THE THINGS IN THE PAST, GIVE US HOPE TODAY AND TELL US OF THE GOOD THINGS IN THE FUTURE!! FOR EVEN THOUGH MAN MAKES PROMISES HE DOESN'T ALWAYS KEEP, YEHOVA ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES!! FOR HE IS FAITHFUL AND TRUE!!

[@solomon835]

Amazing discussion!!

[@stephenwilson9872]

Ain’t that what all abrhamic religions basis say. And all scripture or philosophy I’ve encountered.

[@kimhansen2630]

Thank you for helping me understand

[@russc7556]

Moshe asks.. Show me your Glory.. So the yod gimmel Midos came down as well BH

[@surikatz123]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful teachings

[@karimmarquette990]

Was Abraham Lincoln Jewish?

[@横山彰一郎]

ラビ、職員さん方ありがとう。 祈りです。 誰もが 神さまを喜ばせますように。 誰もが 神さまを愛しますように。 誰もが 神さまに感謝しますように。 誰もが 愛として考え 愛として行動しますように。 誰もが 神の一部として考え 神の一部として行動しますように。 神さまありがとう。 日本より。

[@manisfriedman]

アーメン！ ありがとうございました！

[@bladimirbetancur327]

I bless rabbi Friedman with all my heart to be successful without measure to spread the teachings of Torah to the world. God is nonlinear awesome in his power to bless whoever He pleases. and Rabbi Friedman is indeed chosen by God Himself to teach the world of God's inner essence. may the Lord mighty and awesome bless the Rabbi with immeasurable blessings to fulfill that purpose. I know He will successful beyond measure. the world needs to know the truth of God's inner agenda .Everlasting life.

[@mapleleaf8444]

Thank you for all you do and I'm still listening.👋716

[@lynndavid1066]

Sin no more 🍎🍏 If Abraham is a jew, then what happened to Ismael ?

[@susanlett9632]

His mother Hagar wasn't Jewish. Judaism is a matriarchal religion. Ishmael would have had to have a Jewish mother or he'd have to convert. That's just my uneducated opinion

[@LorenKadison]

One day I hope to meet you and talk about things

[@susanlett9632]

I could ask this man questions forever!

[@yvonneollivier7088]

Rabbi Manis just asked, "Does this sound like something people can relate to?" Here, I am alone, answering, "Yeah!"☺️👍 This teaching does go straight to the heart of the matter. A single "nation of God" and many diverse "nations of the world" can, by meeting through their respective ways of serving God, accomplish in-Spiriting our Earth, making Earth a home for God and all good people. Thank you both, 😊, and that whether I fully understand your words today or am still working towards that. I am not Jewish, but have instinctively felt all my life, and thought explicitly as I grew, that God loves the Earth and desires to have a home here. That is in large part why I turned away from certain "spiritual" teachings that pretend life on Earth doesn't matter. The very word "matter" told the truth. God does desire a home in "the lowest world", as Rabbi Manis has taught. Why would everyone be alike? It would be like saying a brilliant violinist or sublime ballerina or efficient civil engineer or competent electrician should stop that nonsense, and instead go to work on a cancer cure, or lacking that talent, perhaps become nurses. The good that people can do is inherent in them when they are able to consciously become what God meant them to be, develop as God intended. That is virtue, service. Of course it is all in relating to God and with each other.

[@sharonbyars3493]

Thank you so much from a grateful Noahide

[@chriswoodruff2828]

Does Jew mean Judah and Benjamin?aside from Israeli's,both mentioned in genesis with gentiles? I love stuffed cabbage, when Michael came he asked grandma Ruth for sour cream, which she produced outa thin air,she had lots of Jewish friends, including Olympic Bob sledge team Ralph Raffles,

[@peterjeffers2284]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarameiragootblatt1819]

You could make a book out of just this class

[@susanlett9632]

That's a fact!

[@Ishay7227]

I went there and noticed so many Israelis there and towns switched to Hebrew there on a lake. I’m on board with bringing god down to earth great messages

[@arulmary603]

What's prayer????? I think my feelings, scare, happy, sad, miserable, security,& thanks, praise must be prayer. Then God's permitting a holiday weekend.

[@patrickcunningham618]

thank you very much for this series

[@mewsez]

We serve god by freely expressing ourselves without care of others judgement! Remember the 3 new commandments that God gave us for this coming era: 1) Abolish slavery 2) End war globally 3) Guarantee freedom of expression for every human being without judgement. We serve God by being free and doing what we love!

[@allenbest1768]

If the flood was true are we all not Jews?

[@chriswoodruff2828]

I found a very old coin, a gerah marked 68ad the reign of three emperors, galba head is missing and an angel is on the reverse,a gerah was 1/20 sheqal,i found it buried in dust in an arabs attic and is very rare minus galbas head,

[@mission_new-earth]

This father and son have amazing energy....can't explain it but wonderful dynamic. Both so brilliant. Brothers in past life? Both old souls, what a Blessing. Moses and Aaron archetype perhaps. However, I don't detect a speech impediment from Rabbi Friedman. His voice alone soothes the soul. Thankyou both! God Bless you both! Shalom! Is son a rabbi as well? I would listen. Please Rabbi Friedman talk more of the environment and our relationship to it. How as Jews and Gentiles can we become responsible earth stewards? What is the Jewish message to promote environmental stewardship and advocacy?

[@Francesj399Maloney]

THANK YOU. Shabbat Shalom. Chag sameach Rosh Chodesh Sh'vat and SHABBAT Tzedek, everyone!

[@normarosales4229]

Rabbi Friedman thankyou for you teaching We the people enjoying your conversation and learning GOD blessyou

[@FrankNStein-pf9rr]

@ > Does G-d Only Care About Jews? Does G-d Only Care About Jews who care about God? WHEN is G-d God & God G-d??

[@darrellsharrock3859]

Our task as non jews is clearer for me than it ever has been. Thank you for giving me direction. I know i was meant to find your podcasts. Waiting for us to get out of the way is not sensible. Becoming jewish didnt seem sensible to me but wanting to be closer to God is a real yearning.

[@marianasir9295]

May Gos bless you. Todah for this beautiful study session of "why we are here" excellent topic. YAH BLESS YOU ❤

[@cyberpunkworld]

"Why" makes me very anxious... It could make some young lady excited I guess... "What" doesn't make me that anxious. "When" is a very nice one which I like. "How" is a good one too. I think I missed one of them. Random that I missed it?? :))

[@Rosev]

This is the best one yet. We need more like these. I have many questions especially concerning all the prayers. Can't find an Orthodox Rabbi to help. So many questions especially since there is a language barrier.

[@leahaltmann3826]

bs"d Wow thank you for covering this topic - it has been driving me since before I can remember - now you know my address, in life....

[@keithnorvell3583]

Thank you Rabbi.

[@teresacastillo1783]

jews are just chosen people they are very bless wanderers vagabunds they would always tell me this my mom she had jew families think spaniards side❤

[@oyebanjigbenga2795]

Rabbi Friedman I have a request,could you be my spiritual father? Thank you Baba.

[@jandegraaf8275]

Being a jew in not good, just a beginning, you have to see God and talk to him 24 hours a day in your Soul. In they end you will become one with him. The comming of messiach in your self.

[@davidwarshawsky1559]

TLDR satire: God only cares about the Jews but we pretend he doesn’t so the non-Jews don’t hate us. That’s why the Orthodox will save a non-Jew on the Sabbath where in the olden days they would not.

[@brigittaashandoz5762]

Why are you putting so many adverts? It's so annoying. I'd like to hear your speech but had to leave it.

[@mayanlogos92]

If I want to be jewish but Im not sure if its really my way to take... I can at least try... ik that according to tradition (from the times of Rut) they cut the way - or how - to say 3 times then he accepts the process begins if not then not

[@patrickbly4170]

Could the 10 Commandments be chapter headings/categories for the remaining ones ?

[@allenbest1768]

If the flood was true,are we not all Jewish?

[@Emanuel-oz1kw]

We are all descendants of Noaj, because of the flood, Jews are descendants of Yaakov, who lived many years after the flood.

[@williehodges9864]

Sorrry, I though the term "Jew" came from the tribal name Judeah which came way after Avrahim, So to say he was a jew,?

[@Dan-to9hl]

Would it be correct that a gentile need not follow any formalised religion but can still serve god by abiding by the noahide laws.

[@jandegraaf8275]

We humans are in the 6e day of creation. The 7 day we are hole than Gd can rest on your creation. God him self can never rest. One moment of rest and you will no longer exist. Please read the text a little deaper.

[@michaelpratchett4415]

Semitic people are Afro Asiatic by definition. Why do you use this word in reference to yourself?

[@guylaurent8138]

Why earth what's up with that, when there are trillion's of stars with panets around them we're just an atom in the universe...

[@hassanhenry5112]

It takes much stress to teach one who lack enough,, but you have tried anyway