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TANYA:

The Revolutionary
Guide to the Soul

A 12-week course with Rabbi Manis
Friedman exploring twelve revolutionary
ideas about the soul and purpose.

Begins Tuesday, June 16. Get started for $4.97

Join the Course

IT’S GOOD TO KNOW PRESENTS:

TANYA:

The Revolutionary
Guide to the Soul

A 12-week course with Rabbi Manis Friedman exploring twelve revolutionary ideas about the soul and purpose.

Begins Tuesday, June 16. Get started for $4.97

Join the Course

Why Learn Tanya?

Most people who hear about Tanya never open it. The book has a reputation for being mystical, dense, only for the most observant.

It isn't. Tanya is a practical book. It answers the most basic questions about being human.

For over two centuries, Tanya has shaped how Jews understand the soul. Now it can shape yours.

If you've ever asked:

What is the
soul?

Why do I
struggle?

What does joy have to
do with serving God?

What is the purpose
of existence?

Tanya answers these. This course is a clear, structured entry point.

Why Learn Tanya?

Most people who hear about Tanya never open it. The book has a reputation for being mystical, dense, only for the most observant.

It isn't. Tanya is a practical book. It answers the most basic questions about being human.

For over two centuries, Tanya has shaped how Jews understand the soul. Now it can shape yours.

If you've ever asked:

What is the soul?

Why do I struggle?

What does joy have to do with serving God?

What is the purpose of existence?

Tanya answers these. This course is a clear, structured entry point.

The 12 Revolutionary Ideas

Over twelve weeks, we explore one idea at a time:

Not Everyone Can Be a Tzaddik

You Are Not Your Behavior

The Anatomy of the Soul

What Evil Really Is

How to Love a God You Cannot See

The Five Dimensions of Love

Joy Is Not Optional

Regret vs. Teshuva

Loving a Fellow Jew

The Purpose of Creation

Serving Beyond Self-Improvement

The Essential Relationship Between God and Man

Each week builds on the last. By the end, you don't just have a collection of inspiring ideas. You have a framework.
Join the Course

Not Everyone Can Be a Tzaddik

You Are Not Your Behavior

The Anatomy of the Soul

What Evil Really Is

How to Love a God You
Cannot See

The Five Dimensions of Love

Joy Is Not Optional

Regret vs. Teshuva

Loving a Fellow Jew

The Purpose of Creation

Serving Beyond Self-Improvement

The Essential Relationship Between God and Man

Each week builds on the last. By the end, you don't just have a collection of inspiring ideas. You have a framework.
Join the Course

How the Course Works

Live with Rabbi Manis every Tuesday at 8pm ET.
60 minutes. One idea per week. Moderated
by Rabbi Yoni Katz.

All sessions recorded.
Catch up whenever.

No background required.
Plain language, taught for people
who've never studied Tanya.

Who This Is For

This course is for you if:

  • You've heard of Tanya but never actually understood
    what it teaches
  • You want a structured framework for thinking about
    the soul, not just inspiration
  • You're willing to show up for 12 weeks and let the
    ideas build on each other
  • You want to learn from one of the most respected
    teachers of Tanya alive today

This Course Is Not for You If

  • You're looking for line-by-line text study
  • You want academic analysis or psychology dressed as Torah
  • You want a quick fix or a single takeaway
  • You're not ready to think deeply about who you are and
    why you're here

The Course Lives Inside Soul Circle

When you join, you don't just get the Tanya course. You become a member of Soul Circle. That means
weekly access to Rabbi Manis Friedman, a real community, and a growing library
you can come back to anytime.

Weekly Live Sessions with Rabbi Manis Friedman

In addition to the weekly Tanya class, you get 3-5 more live sessions every week with Rabbi Manis. He's there. You can ask him anything.

  • Sundays: Weekly Parsha class. Bi-weekly Bible and Beyond deep-dive. Monthly Q&A.
  • Wednesdays: Nourishing Your Soul and open group meeting with Rabbi Manis. At 1pm ET and 8pm ET, so it works whether you're in North America, Europe, or Israel.

Whether you have a question, a struggle, or just want to hear how Rabbi Manis thinks about something, he's there. Every week.

A Real Community

A private space where Soul Circle members actually talk to each other and to the It's Good to Know team.

Five Life Tracks are being developed for focused discussions:

  • Foundations of Jewish Wisdom (available now)
  • Personal Growth & Self-Development (available now)
  • Dating (coming soon)
  • Marriage & Intimacy (coming soon)
  • Parenting (coming soon)

Plus a private WhatsApp community for daily connection. Discuss what came up in the live sessions. Ask follow-up questions to the team. Connect with other members between classes. Read quietly or jump in. Your call.

A Growing Library of Courses (coming soon)

Get immediate access to courses including Hashem Needs You, Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People, Kabbalah 101, and more. The library keeps growing as long as you're a member.

The Getting to Know God Challenge (coming soon)

An 18-day daily challenge you can start the moment you join. One idea a day. Builds on itself. Most members say it changes how they think about everything.

Replays of Everything

Every session is recorded and available inside your membership. Nothing disappears.

Member Pricing on Everything Else

Courses, intensives, and special programs outside the membership are available to members at a significant discount.

Join the Course

The Course Lives Inside
Soul Circle

When you join, you don't just get the Tanya course. You become a member of Soul Circle. That means weekly access to Rabbi Manis Friedman, a real community, and a growing library you can come back to anytime.

Weekly Live Sessions with Rabbi Manis Friedman

In addition to the weekly Tanya class, you get 3-5 more live sessions every week with Rabbi Manis. He's there. You can ask him anything.

  • Sundays: Weekly Parsha class. Bi-weekly Bible and Beyond deep-dive. Monthly Q&A.
  • Wednesdays: Nourishing Your Soul and open group meeting with Rabbi Manis. At 1pm ET and 8pm ET, so it works whether you're in North America, Europe, or Israel.

Whether you have a question, a struggle, or just want to hear how Rabbi Manis thinks about something, he's there. Every week.

A Real Community

A private space where Soul Circle members actually talk to each other and to the It's Good to Know team.

Five Life Tracks are being developed for focused discussions:

  • Foundations of Jewish Wisdom (available now)
  • Personal Growth & Self-Development (available now)
  • Dating (coming soon)
  • Marriage & Intimacy (coming soon)
  • Parenting (coming soon)

Plus a private WhatsApp community for daily connection. Discuss what came up in the live sessions. Ask follow-up questions to the team. Connect with other members between classes. Read quietly or jump in. Your call.

A Growing Library of Courses (coming soon)

Get immediate access to courses including Hashem Needs You, Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People, Kabbalah 101, and more. The library keeps growing as long as you're a member.

The Getting to Know God Challenge (coming soon)

An 18-day daily challenge you can start the moment you join. One idea a day. Builds on itself. Most members say it changes how they think about everything.

Replays of Everything

Every session is recorded and available inside your membership. Nothing disappears.

Member Pricing on Everything Else

Courses, intensives, and special programs outside the membership are available to members at a significant discount.

Join the Course

See What People Are Saying About
Rabbi Manis Friedman:

See What People Are Saying About
Rabbi Manis Friedman:

"I have battled through many health and life challenges, and I have to say without doubt, Rabbi Friedman helped me overcome anything and everything thrown at me. His wisdom has literally saved my life. The Rabbi has helped shape me into the human I knew I could be, but needed help becoming."

— SANDY, North Carolina

"Rabbi Friedman, your teachings, your charisma, and the sometimes-uncomfortable homework have been priceless to the growth in my life, relationships, work, and family. I can't thank you enough!"

— DAWN, Los Angeles

"Rabbi Friedman has a way  of capturing your attention. His teaching  style  is clear and simple and he gives  you the tools you need for self-discovery. I am greateful for the experiences and knowledge i have gained from the Rabbi's programs that have allowed me to  make positive change in my life."

— JOSH, United Kingdom

Start for $4.97

The Tanya course is included with Soul Circle.

Try your first month for $4.97.

Get full access to Soul Circle, sit in on the first weeks of the Tanya course, settle in, see if it's for you. If it's not, cancel anytime. No questions asked, no calls to make.

After your first month, Soul Circle is $47/month. Cancel anytime.

Start for $4.97

Week 1 is Tuesday, June 16. Join today and you're there.

Start for $4.97

The Tanya course is included with
Soul Circle.

Try your first month for $4.97.

Get full access to Soul Circle, sit in on the first weeks of the Tanya course, settle in, see if it's for you. If it's not, cancel anytime. No questions asked, no calls to make.

After your first month, Soul Circle is $47/month. Cancel anytime.

Start for $4.97

Week 1 is Tuesday, June 16. Join today and you're there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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