By COLlive reporter
Even at the age of 70, renowned teacher and lecturer Rabbi Manis Friedman isn’t afraid of venturing out into new fields.
The sage-like rabbi can now be found on iTunes and Google Play under the podcast “The Long Short Way,” a series about spirituality and personal growth hosted by Matisyahu Goren.
“While learning at Mayanot in Jerusalem, I had an idea that I could use the digital world to help people get closer to G-d in life after yeshiva,” says Goren. “There are not many Chassidic resources for life in the practical world after Yeshiva.”
Goren, a resident of Pittsburgh, regularly interviews rabbis, business leaders, artists and athletes for the podcast that has received high ratings in the areas of Judaism, Self-Help, and Careers on iTunes.
“This is something new and exciting I am taking on, as I turn 70 this week,” says Rabbi Friedman, who is dean of the Bais Chana Institute of Jewish Studies in Minnesota.
“The ways in which we are able to connect with people are constantly developing, and Matisyahu and I are dedicated to staying on the forefront of the digital market, to use it as a vessel to change the world into a more G-dly place,” the rabbi and author said.
Goren will be chatting with Rabbi Friedman on the Podcast on Tuesdays and Thursdays, aiming to bring an in-depth Chassidic and “actionable perspective” on topics ranging from relationships, faith and even current events.
“With Rabbi Friedman on board, The Long Short Way has ensured its future as a personal development platform rooted in Chassidus,” Goren told COLlive.com. “I knew had to do this, so Jews would have a place to go to get kosher motivation in these areas.”
AUDIO: Find more at thelongshortway.com
Rabbi Friedman is currently running a Matchathon campaign in honor of his birthday, launching a new book on intimacy and developing courses online and in Crown Heights. Donate at https://matchathon.com/matchathon?campaign_id=295
The original website based off the introduction page of the Tanya. Moshe has done a lot of hard work to get these teachings out to the public.
This is Matisyahu – looking very forward to meeting you all! thanks so much for the support and I agree with all of the ideas. Audiobooks, video courses, live events and retreats, whatever technology offers, we should take advantage of to help the world.
Yasher koach Gorens!
This is going to change lives!
This is great! There is so much confusion in the world, so much hocking of chainiks, it’s so great that people who spend their lives spreading truth and light are venturing out into the brave new world where the people are found, and spreading the light there. Kol Hakavod, and hashem should bless you with continued success and lots of money.
thelongshortway.org/donate best org ever
What’s a podcast?
It’s about time that someone steps up to make a platform like this. Yasher Koach Matisyahu!
It’s a hard thing to do, putting yourself out there like this. Kol haKavod and all the power to you!! I know this endeavor will be a success.
Podcasts are in these days! They are so convenient to listen to! Would love to see this area more developed in the jewish content world, audio books to are becoming more popular.
Sound cloud, YouTube, and TuneIn can be huge tools in spreading yiddishkeit!