Benny Friedman (singer)

This article is about the Hasidic singer. For the American football quarterback, see Benny Friedman.

Benny Friedman
Friedman in 2018
Background information
Born (1984-12-03) December 3, 1984 (age 39)
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
GenresOrthodox pop
OccupationSinger
Years active1998–present
Websitebennysmusic.com
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Benzion Hakohen "Benny" Friedman (Hebrew: בנציון הכהן פרידמן; born 1984)[1] is an American Hasidic Jewish singer and a non-pulpit rabbi. Professionally trained in voice, he rose to prominence on the Orthodox pop scene with his first album in 2009. Singing mainly in Hebrew, Friedman tours extensively and also appears in music videos. He views his music as a shlichus (outreach) tool, with the goal of drawing Jews closer to Judaism.[1][2]

  1. ^ a b Besser, Yisroel. "On the Mic: Benny Friedman". Mishpacha Special Supplement: "Heart Beats", Sukkos 5777 (Fall 2016), pp. 43–46.
  2. ^ Bensoussan, Barbara. "Speaking to the Soul: Rabbis Manis and Benny Friedman use their talents to awaken the pintele Yid". Mishpacha Special Supplement: "A Father to Follow". Pesach 5771 (Spring 2011), pp. 18–25.