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Rabbi Manis Friedman
World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman combines ancient Torah wisdom with modern wit to captivate audiences around the world.
He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, syndicated throughout North America and is known as “Youtube’s Most Popular Rabbi”.
Rabbi Friedman’s first book, Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore? published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, was widely praised by the media. Following the publication of the book, he was featured internationally in over 200 print articles.
In his private practice Rabbi Friedman has helped thousands of couples and individuals achieve fulfilling, balanced relationships, through in-person meetings or remote video consultations.
Rabbi Friedman is a noted Biblical scholar, recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism. In 1971, he founded Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota, the world’s first yeshiva exclusively for women, where he continues to serve as dean. From 1984-1990 he served as simultaneous translator for the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s televised talks.
Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1946, Rabbi Friedman immigrated with his family to the United States in 1950. He received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical College of Canada in 1969 and is a professionally ranked member of the National Speakers Association. His speaking tours take him to every part of this country as well as Israel, England, The Netherlands, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Canada, and Hong Kong.
With the launch of itsgoodtoknow.org, Rabbi Friedman is now using the latest technology to spread morality to a wider audience throughout the world through his books, videos and personal meetings. He has made it his mission to reach every one of the billion people on youtube in order to help them improve their relationships and deepen their connection with G-d.
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A Meeting of Souls
Gimmel Tammuz Farbrengen
With
Rabbi Manis Friedman & Dr. Henry Nogid
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM
The Israeli Shabbaton
Date & Time
May 15–17, 2026
(28 Iyar – 1 Sivan | Jerusalem Day Weekend)
Location
Marriott Hotel, Saddle Brook, NJ
BOOK EVENT
An Evening with Rabbi Manis Friedman
Thursday Evening, April 30 – 7:30 PM
Lag Ba’omer
FAS welcomes world-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher:
Rabbi Manis Friedman
Monday Evening, May 4th
Mincha/Maariv @ 7:40PM
Followed by Lecture @ 8:00PM
Book Launch Event
Are you really living?
A Lecture with
Rabbi Manis Friedman & Dr. Elad Ben Elul
Tri-State Tour: April 20–30, 2026
West Coast Tour: May 1–7, 2026
I Didn't Ask to Be Born
Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation