'Debbie Friedman has created a powerful and euphoric body of work' New York Times

'The heart of her musical activity is her emotionally stirring concerts' Billboard.com

'She is one of the foremost figures in contemporary Jewish music' Los Angeles Times

Over the course of her 35 year career, legendary American Jewish composer, singer, and recording artist, Debbie Friedman, has released over 20 albums (selling in excess of 500,000 units) and performed in sold out concerts at Carnegie Hall and in hundreds of cities around the world. Her work has been lauded by industry critics and she has been honored by numerous national and international organizations with their most prestigious awards.

Debbie is credited with creating a whole new genre of contemporary, accessible Jewish music. From the beginning of her career, she has taken the prayers, teachings and melodies of the Ancient Jewish Texts and set them to contemporary music. Because of her own powerful commitment, her belief in the expression of the values found in the text, as well as the quality and beauty of her songwriting abilities, her music is beloved by people of all ages and religions.

Debbie’s songs have universal appeal in part, because they speak to each listener in an intimate and personal way. One of the most famous, Mi-She-Beirach (the prayer for healing), is sung in synagogues and churches across the nation. Indeed, Debbie’s music is now performed in more synagogues around the world than any other living composer. An overview of her 35 year career is encapsulated on the CD Songs Of The Spirit: The Debbie Friedman Anthology.

For more than three decades, Debbie Friedman has given the world music that is transformative; offering joy and comfort, healing and inspiration. It is music that makes one’s soul sing.

MAJOR AWARDS & MILESTONES

• Sherut L'Am Award from the Kalsman Institute of HUC-JIR (2005)
• Honorary committee member of the National Women's Philanthropy, the Jewish Women's archive and the Library of Congress' 350th anniversary celebration of Jewish life in America (2004)
• International Lion of Judah Conference of the United Jewish Communities honoree (2004)
• Inducted as an honorary member of the American Conference of Cantors (2003)
• National Foundation for Jewish Culture - Jewish Cultural Achievement Award in Performing Arts (2002)
• Interfaith performance at the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2001)Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute Jubilee Celebration honoree (2001)
• US/Israel Women To Women Award (2000)
• Carnegie Hall performances (1996, 1997, 1998)
• Featured guest on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" (1997)
• Myrtle Wreath Award - Nassau Region of Hadassah (1997)
• Jewish Fund for Justice Woman of Valor Award (1997)
• ASCAP Annual Popular Awards recipient (1996 to present)
• Covenant Foundation Award, a program of the Crown Family Foundation & the Jewish Education Service of North America (1996)
• Bennett H. Walzer Memorial Judaic Arts Award (1992, 1994)
• Steven S. Wise Jewish Education Award
• National Federation of Temple Youth honorary lifetime member

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