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Coaching with master teacher and counselor- Rabbi Manis Friedman
- Spirituality
Rabbi Manis Friedman brings a timeless approach based on a true understanding of both our core human and spiritual natures.
With his unique approach, Rabbi Friedman’s wisdom has proven to be the answer in many cases where years of conventional therapy was not effective.
“Rabbi Friedman brings down what are normally complex ideas to a place where I can understand them quickly and then I can do something about it immediately. – I don’t know any other human being who can do this so well. He has helped my wife and me become better spouses and parents in ways that we can only marvel at.”

Marriage Counseling
Rabbi Manis Friedman is widely recognized for his thoughtful approach to almost every major issue that plagues society.
An internationally sought-after speaker, author, and expert on the topics of love , marriage , and intimacy for over 40 years, Rabbi Friedman has helped thousands of people regain balance in their lives through the age-old wisdom of the Torah.
Rabbi Yossi Friedman is the eldest son of Rabbi Manis Friedman. He serves as a Chabad rabbi in Birmingham, AL.
For over 25 years, Rabbi Yossi Friedman has guided family members, friends, and community members on their emotional and spiritual journeys, specializing in marriage counseling , with the depth and wisdom inherited from his father.
Thank you, Rabbi Friedman and the amazing “It’s Good To Know” team.
Pre-Marital Counseling with Rabbi Manis Friedman
Prepare for a marriage built on clarity, trust, and purpose.
Before the wedding is the ideal time to establish the foundations of a strong, enduring relationship.
Rabbi Manis Friedman offers a focused three-session pre-marital program designed to help couples enter marriage with confidence and shared vision.
- One session with the Chasan (groom)
- One session with the Kallah (bride)
- One joint session together
Each conversation provides practical guidance drawn from timeless Torah wisdom and Rabbi Friedman’s decades of experience counseling couples.
“The sessions with Rabbi Friedman gave me so much peace of mind before our wedding. He helped me feel ready and gave us tools we still use now as a couple. I’m so grateful we did it.”
Rivka Goldstein is a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist.
EFT is the gold standard for individual, couple and family therapy by the American Psychological Association. A graduate of Harvard University, Rivka is an expert in the field of relationships where she helps men and women navigate the world of Dating and Marriage through Torah lenses.
Rivka also teaches Writing for Healing at the Chaya Aydel Seminary in Hallandale, FL. She is the author of the best selling book, Creating a Life That Matters which she wrote based on the teachings and wisdom of Rabbi Manis Friedman. Rivka has published many articles on relationships and is a popular speaker on the topic.
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