Iran, Miracles, and Gimmel Tammuz: A Wide-Ranging Conversation with Rabbi Manis Friedman
In this episode, Rabbi Friedman, a globally renowned author, speaker, and former live translator for the Rebbe on national television, shares candid memories from his time working directly for the Rebbe and offers clarity on what our attitude should be during a turbulent and fast-paced news cycle.
From the 12-day war to Gimmel Tammuz, the conversation ranges widely. “The messages shared by the released hostages are more profoundly Moshiach-like than the miraculous feat of the IAF last week,” he says, challenging notions. In his unique style, Rabbi Friedman gives his take on the miraculous events of the past few weeks and makes sense of the Jewish world’s reaction.
“This episode gives the world a front-row seat into the Rebbe’s persistent call and the reaction of the chassidim at the time of the first Gulf War, and now,” said Rabbi Shlomie Naparstek, Director of the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302
Hosted by Rabbi Levik Gourarie, Director of The Alef, a project of the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302, this conversation digs deeper than concepts and classes; it touches on the inner tools to tune into Geulah as it unfolds in real time.
“Our goal with The Alef is to help internalize the Rebbe’s approach to Geulah,” says Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky, Executive Director of Merkos 302. “Each episode brings that vision into the now; through real voices, real moments, and people living with the Rebbe’s teachings as their daily lens. It shows just how relevant and urgent the Rebbe’s call is today.”
This episode complements The Alef Lessons (TheAlef.co), the groundbreaking learning platform from the Moshiach Office that presents the Rebbe’s teachings on Geulah in short, accessible formats—now available in English, Spanish, and soon in Hebrew.
It’s free to explore, with new segments added weekly.
📧 For more information, contact: levik@thealef.co
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