Watch: Rabbi Manis Friedman Delivers Talk for TEDx

By COLlive reporter

Rabbi Manis Friedman, who has earned that prestigious distinction with over 5 million minutes of his talks and classes viewed being monthly on YouTube, has been picked up by one of the most recognizable and influential brands in terms of idea sharing, the online media giant TED.

TED gets billions of views, with its presenters delivering the now-famous TED Talks, short talks on a very wide range of issues and topics, from morality, science, and politics, to magic and art.

Rabbi Friedman, whose talks have profoundly affected and impacted countless people from all walks of life and on every corner of the globe, shared his message of selflessness and service of G-d at TEDxBeaconStreet, one of the most innovative TEDx events in the world that is run independently in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The title of his talk is “Living versus existing” and its message has been resonating with people.

“After listening to this twice to really get the full meaning and significance of the message, you have left me in a state of introspection and soul searching,” Beverley Reid commented on YouTube. “At 59 years old, am I living or existing? This is a good question to ask oneself at any age. I will be listening to this again and again as a gentle reminder to live and be appreciative of this beautiful gift that I have been given.”

Rabbi Zalman Friedman, Director of It’s Good to Know which distributes his father’s teachings, said: “This is just another indication that the world is becoming more receptive to hearing Torah’s morality and truth and in the end, this is what’s going to fix all the problems.”

“When you look around and see so many Shluchim and chassidim using the Internet and social media to spread Torah and Chassidus, it’s amazing how Torah has taken these media by storm,” he told COLlive.com. “This is all due to the Rebbe’s mandate to use every avenue possible for the teaching of Torah. And this is exactly what we’re doing at It’s Good To Know.

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Here’s his bio from TEDx:

Chassidic scholar, social philosopher and inspirational Maggid (preacher), Rabbi Manis Friedman turns ancient biblical and talmudic wisdom into tangible modern lessons.

By clarifying the simple definitions of the words Live and Exist, Rabbi Friedman presents the keys to satisfaction, fulfillment and peace of mind. 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, and interviewed on more than 50 television and radio talk shows.

He has appeared on CNN, A&E Reviews, PBS, and BBC Worldwide, and has been the subject of articles in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Guideposts, Insight, Publisher’s Weekly and others. Blush is currently in its fourth printing distributed exclusively through The Bookmen, Inc.

His latest book, The Joy of Intimacy is empowering thousands of couples to replace their loneliness and unfulfilled expectations with a deeply soulful and satisfying relationship.

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.