Rabbi Daniel Lapin Ep 299 | Building Bridges: A Conversation with a Tech Innovator and Spiritual Seeker
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Oct 4, 2025 Renat Buga, a tech product manager and entrepreneur from Moldova, shares his inspiring journey from web design to creating an AI persona of Rabbi Daniel Lapin. He discusses how Rabbi Lapin's teachings shaped his views on relationships and family life. Renat delves into cultural differences between Lithuania and Germany, the ethical implications of his AI project, and its potential to provide wisdom conversationally. With voice cloning and multilingual capabilities, the AI aims to make Rabbi Lapin's teachings more accessible while balancing technology with personal connections.
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From Moldova To Lithuania And Marriage
- Renat describes his Moldovan-Bulgarian roots and early tech interest that led to a web design studio.
- He moved to Lithuania at 29, later meeting his wife online and marrying after serious courtship.
Serious Courtship Led To Shared Values
- Renat met his wife on a serious-intent dating site and emphasized courtship over casual dating.
- He credits Rabbi Daniel Lapin's teachings for shaping his approach to relationships and family.
Choose Love As A Practice
- Renat and his wife adopted simplified Jewish practices and used Rabbi Lapin's materials to guide family life.
- He treats love as a deliberate choice emphasizing respect and acceptance in family relationships.