EP66 - Joy of intimacy with Rabbi Manis Friedman

 

Welcome to episode 66 of the Sexology Podcast, today I’m joined by Rabbi Manis Friedman who speaks to me about his book The Joy of Intimacy, the difference between sex and intimacy, how pornography has degraded intimacy and how giving each other space can improve intimacy.

 

World-renowned author, counselor, lecturer and philosopher, Rabbi Manis Friedman uses ancient wisdom and modern wit as he captivates audiences around the country and the world. He hosts his own critically acclaimed cable television series, Torah Forum with Manis Friedman, syndicated throughout North America. Over 150,000 copies of his provocative yet entertaining tapes, both audio and video have been sold.

 

Rabbi Friedman’s first book, Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore? published by Harper San Francisco in 1990, was widely praised and is currently in its fourth printing. Rabbi Friedman is a noted Biblical scholar, recognized for his sagacious grasp of Jewish mysticism and a professionally ranked member of the National Speakers Association.

 

Rabbi Friedman was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1946 and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1950. He received his rabbinic ordination from the Rabbinical College of Canada in 1969.

 

When he takes the podium, Rabbi Manis Friedman enthuses each of his listeners with a sense of purpose and definite direction. Perhaps his greatest gift of all is his balance of compassion and wisdom.

 

In this episode, you will hear:

 

• How Rabbi Manis Friedman became interested in teaching these topics
• The difference between sex and intimacy
• How Rabbi Manis Friedman defines intimacy
• The ways in which we have disregarded intimacy as a society
• Why the bedroom needs to be a very sacred and private space
• How pornography has degraded intimacy
• The need to create time for intimacy and not work too hard and reserve our energy
• How giving each other space can improve intimacy

 

Resources

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http://thejoyofintimacy.com

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