What is Debbie Friedman's full name?
Deborah Lynn Friedman
Debbie Friedman date of birth:
February 23, 1951
How old was Debbie Friedman when died?
59
Where was Debbie Friedman born?
Utica, New York, USA
When did Debbie Friedman die?
January 9, 2011
Where did Debbie Friedman die?
Mission Viejo, California, USA
Why did Debbie Friedman die?
Pneumonia
Debbie Friedman body shape:
Average
What color is Debbie Friedman's hair?
Brown - Dark
What religion is Debbie Friedman?
Jewish
What is Debbie Friedman nationality?
American
What is Debbie Friedman's occupation?
Singer, Songwriter, musician
Debbie Friedman claim to fame:
And You Shall Be a Blessing
What genre is Debbie Friedman's work?
Music-Jewish Liturgy
What instruments does Debbie Friedman play?
Guitar
Short Biography
Deborah Lynn "Debbie" Friedman (February 23, 1951 – January 9, 2011) was an American singer-songwriter of Jewish religious songs and melodies. She was born in Utica, New York, but moved with her family to Minnesota at age 6. She is best known for her setting of "Mi Shebeirach", the prayer for healing, which is used by hundreds of congregations across America. Her songs were used by some Orthodox Jewish congregations, as well as non-Orthodox Jewish congregations. Ms. Friedman was a feminist, and Orthodox Jewish feminist Blu Greenberg noted that while Ms. Friedman’s music impacted most on Reform and Conservative liturgy, "she had a large impact [in] Modern Orthodox shuls, women’s tefillah [prayer], the Orthodox feminist circles.... She was a religious bard and angel for the entire community."