[VIDEO PODCAST] From Truth to Happiness: Reaching Today’s Young Jews with Rabbi Mark Wildes

Rabbi Daniel Lapin speaks with Rabbi Mark Wildes of Manhattan Jewish Experience about how Jewish outreach has changed over 25+ years—from a search for truth to a hunger for happiness and meaning. They discuss delayed marriage, fertility and family, the power of Shabbat, and how Torah study and community offer “ancient solutions for modern problems” to today’s young professionals.  00:01 Rabbi Daniel Lapin and Rabbi Mark Wildes Reconnect 03:45 Shifting from Truth to Happiness in Jewish Outreach 08:10 Gen Z, Marriage Delays, and Egg Freezing Trends 13:55 Personal Loss, Holocaust History, and Modern Parallels 22:40 Rabbi Wildes’ Books: The Jewish Experience and Beyond the Instant 30:15 Socialism, Fulfillment, and the Crisis of Meaning 37:20 Advice for a 17-Year-Old: Torah, Shabbat, Career, and Marriage 41:10 Ancient Solutions for Modern Problems – Final Reflections _____ 🌐 Start here: https://rabbidaniellapin.com/start/ Explore Rabbi Daniel Lapin’s best teachings, resources, and next steps. ✨ If you enjoyed this teaching, please like, comment, and share it with someone who may benefit from it. 💬 What was your biggest takeaway from this video?