I Didn’t Ask to Be Born: Understanding the Purpose of Our Creation
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Did we ask to be born into this world? And if we didn’t, why are we here? This is the most challenging question a person can ask. The answer will change your life forever.
I Didn’t Ask to Be Born is a powerful collection of essays by Rabbi Manis Friedman—YouTube’s most-watched rabbi and a longtime emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Drawn from his popular video talks and decades of work with young people, the book explores life’s hardest questions through a sharp, Chassidic lens.
How do you stop feeling hurt by others? What happens to the soul after death? Why do teenagers struggle emotionally? Why does love so often unravel in relationships? Why did G-d create the world?
These are just a few of the deep and difficult questions Rabbi Friedman takes on—not with clichés or vague comfort, but with bold, emotionally resonant answers built on one clear, foundational idea that runs through every chapter and speaks directly to the core of human life.
Written in clear, contemporary language and enriched with humor and practical insights, I Didn’t Ask to Be Born brings the wisdom of Chassidut to life. Written by Dr. Elad Ben-Elul based on the talks of Rabbi Manis Friedman, I Didn’t Ask to Be Born offers responses that are both passionate and thought-provoking, engaging religious and secular readers alike.
More than just ideas, it serves as a practical guide for emotional and spiritual reflection—a companion for anyone seeking clarity, depth, and direction in their inner life.
Rabbi Manis Friedman is a lecturer and author of international renown, an advisor on topics of education, relationships, philosophy, and worldview. In his lectures Rabbi Friedman combines depth with charm and engages with the connection between Jewish wisdom and contemporary thought in a way that is both grounded and inspiring.
Dr. Elad Ben Elul is an anthropologist, a lecturer at Tel Aviv University, a teacher of Chassidut, and a devoted student of Rabbi Friedman.
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