Margarita accidentally meets Rabbi Manis Friedman on the plane only to interview him on her podcast 2 weeks later! Coincidence? We think not.
In this episode, they discuss Manis Friedman's work, and how he became Youtube's most popular Rabbi. Friedman delves into a philosophical and ethical discussion on the war in Israel and gives us a sneak peak of his new book - To Win a War (The Jewish Way). At the end, he leaves us with an incredibly powerful message.
Purchase Rabbi Manis Friedman's books and engage with his work at itsgoodtoknow.org . Follow him on social platforms @RabbiManisFriedman and on Youtube @manisfriedman
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
06:08 Becoming Manis Friedman
09:35 On Jewish people today
12:20 To Win a War The Jewish Way - Friedman's new book & on being the chosen people
16:08 Killing civilians, proportionality, and the war in Israel
26:17 It depends on the context & moral clarity
27: 29 On being Youtube's most popular Rabbi
30: 29 On being holistic and healing
33:47 Who is Manis' Rabbi?
34:31 What would you tell your younger self?
36:31 Message to young Jewish people
37:15 Why am I here? On finding purpose
40:43 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination