G-d brought Debbie Friedman's music into my life as I began my recovery from three decades of sexual addiction. I will forever remember listening to her music on my iPod, including this video in particular, as I walked the peaceful grounds of the church where my Sex Addicts Anonymous meetings are held. Her music truly helped me to connect to a higher power, without which I don't think I could have begun my recovery from a lifetime of shameful behavior. Thank you Debbie!
A Light in the Darkness, a friend to the weary, even when she was weary. A real treasure, a devoted being, you touched my deep heart. Thank you Debbie for your journey, your courage and your devotion. Sending you LOVE.
Right now, I am sowing in tears. We all miss Debbie so much. I will trust the words of her beautiful song that despite this loss, we shall reap in joy.
"Mi Shebeirach" may be Debbie's signature hit, but it is only one of a long string of legacy hits that have invigorated synagogues and camps alike. Future singer-songwriters in Debbie's league will find it difficult to have their settings of the liturgy as widely-known as hers, for in her stellar career she left almost none of it unset. It is fitting that her last album is a near-complete service. Yitgadal v'yitkadash sh'mei raba...
I have no idea why the reform movement added those words of IMOTEINU - our Mothers. Avoteinu doesnt literally mean our fathers but rather our ancestors of the Jewish people which was established by Abraham, Issac and Jacob.
The problem starts when feminists assume that all orthodoxy is anti feminine.
Bless Debbie. However, this vid is poorly made and her voice isn't as big as her songs. Still, she will live forever among our people, for her music is eternal.
i love her songs and have proably heard and'or sang every single one of them.
i love her, but i think her voice isn't that good. she goes high when it's not high. if you look at her sheet music while listening to her sing it (CD) (yes i do that!!), it's not a "high" note and she goes into her "high land"
she is ok in and you shall be a blessing (CD) but here, she is bad at the beginning after a while she is ok.
I was there when Debbie introduced Mi Shebeirach at the UAHC Biennial in Boston in November, 2001. It was amazing then. It's amazing now. Love, b'ahavah.
May you rip! :(
Bliber199 3 months ago
Debbie was a blessing from HaShem to the world! may she RIP!
KingOystar 6 months ago
G-d brought Debbie Friedman's music into my life as I began my recovery from three decades of sexual addiction. I will forever remember listening to her music on my iPod, including this video in particular, as I walked the peaceful grounds of the church where my Sex Addicts Anonymous meetings are held. Her music truly helped me to connect to a higher power, without which I don't think I could have begun my recovery from a lifetime of shameful behavior. Thank you Debbie!
DebbieFriedmanFan 7 months ago
Thank you for your music and your kicking Reform Judaism in the ass to progress and grow - may all Judaism demoniations mirror your ways.
dandbear 10 months ago
Thank you for your music and your kicking Reform Judaism in the ass to progress and grow - may all Judaism demoniations mirror your ways.
dandbear 10 months ago
Your memorial this evening celebrated your life.
19suntan50 1 year ago
The world is much less without Debbie.
Rest in Peace Debbie.
SamuelDantowitz 1 year ago
may her heart live forever
kleinmaher6 1 year ago
she certainly was ablessing ... she was the water in the well,please well don't dry up
pablick1 1 year ago
Her life was most definitely a blessing.
ilobilo 1 year ago
Rest in Peace Debbie. You will be sorely missed. Your music will live forever!
pianomanfishman 1 year ago
We miss Debbie so much. Her songs crossed religious denominational lines.
lawsonbob 1 year ago
Oh Debbie, we'll miss you so much!
mkmkm52 1 year ago
Thank you for giving my Jewishness a new and special voice.
dandbear 1 year ago
Let us all honor Debbie's memory, by finding "the courage to make our lives a blessing." Thank you Debbie
HannahAbira 1 year ago 2
How fitting this song is at this time in the history of this country. What a wonderful message of hope to the people of Tucson, AZ.
lilifyre 1 year ago 3
You are our source of strength. Rest in peace. Your voice will live on forever.
dgells 1 year ago 4
A Light in the Darkness, a friend to the weary, even when she was weary. A real treasure, a devoted being, you touched my deep heart. Thank you Debbie for your journey, your courage and your devotion. Sending you LOVE.
vitalah 1 year ago 2
Thank you, Debbie for all your music and sharing your visions and melodies with us.
jsct66 1 year ago
Right now, I am sowing in tears. We all miss Debbie so much. I will trust the words of her beautiful song that despite this loss, we shall reap in joy.
David50s 1 year ago
This shaggy-haired Quaker has always loved listening to her for comfort...and will always be grateful for the the comfort she brought.
artsyg33k 1 year ago
"Mi Shebeirach" may be Debbie's signature hit, but it is only one of a long string of legacy hits that have invigorated synagogues and camps alike. Future singer-songwriters in Debbie's league will find it difficult to have their settings of the liturgy as widely-known as hers, for in her stellar career she left almost none of it unset. It is fitting that her last album is a near-complete service. Yitgadal v'yitkadash sh'mei raba...
stuartsa 1 year ago
Peace and eternal rest to you, who brought it to so many - and the song will go on.
PulchraMagistra 1 year ago 2
I love you, prayers from my family and me.
franksherry 1 year ago
I'm so sad she died! :(
franksherry 1 year ago
blessed angel singing with spirit
ammasanjali 1 year ago
.•*¨*•♫♪ Thank You for the Music Debbie Friedman ♥ Your spirit will live forever ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
joestedman 1 year ago
Thank you for being and touching us with your beautiful melodies and songs
trkerner 1 year ago
Thank you, Debbie, for introducing so many young and old people, including me, to the beauty of Jewish prayers and celebrations.
Teamhj 1 year ago
Thank you, Debbie, for introducing so many young and old peole, including me, to the beauty of Jewish prayers and celebrations.
Teamhj 1 year ago
Rest in peace, and the world continues to be blessed with your beautiful songs
Troubador33 1 year ago
rest in peace debbie <3
jagjosh103 1 year ago
Your peace will live on through your music.
twinzmommy 1 year ago
Rest in Peace, dear lady..our prayers go out to your family
Iamabeliever1 1 year ago 9
Rest in peace
karlaross 1 year ago
Goodbye Debbie.
You made the world a richer place.
Shalom
benyahuda 1 year ago
Baruch Dayan Emet. Debbie's music inspired a generation.
bwworld 1 year ago
RIP Debbie. You have enriched our lives beyond measure. You will live on in our hearts.
LaurieHanan 1 year ago
Rest in Shalom
senrivlin 1 year ago
I have no idea why the reform movement added those words of IMOTEINU - our Mothers. Avoteinu doesnt literally mean our fathers but rather our ancestors of the Jewish people which was established by Abraham, Issac and Jacob.
The problem starts when feminists assume that all orthodoxy is anti feminine.
How wrong is that assumption.
VerVeistFargitYohr 1 year ago
if you like debbie freeman UR to old for youtube
jaked2jake 1 year ago
@jaked2jake I like Debbie Friedman I guess I am to old for you tube. I guess i should tell my 519 friends that ,yes I know them all.
lsachs07 1 year ago
@lsachs07 are you honestly bragging about how many friends you have on the internet?
jaked2jake 1 year ago
Bless Debbie. However, this vid is poorly made and her voice isn't as big as her songs. Still, she will live forever among our people, for her music is eternal.
chicagogemini007 2 years ago
Thanks for posting! I love this song, so simple and yet so profound.
Also, can't we just enjoy the music/video without resorting to name calling and psycho-analyzing??
Arikm7 2 years ago
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dork! you spelled the song wrong!!! Mi Shebeirach!!!
fished13 3 years ago
What a moron to post a "spelling error" on a transliteration. lol
tracyjefferson 2 years ago
who are you calling a moron?!?
fished13 2 years ago
I am trying to find sheet music so I can play this on my flute at my bat mitzvah
sambgirl 3 years ago
Beautiful!
shuggy1110 3 years ago
the most beuatiful song shes ever done
geek989 3 years ago
i love her songs and have proably heard and'or sang every single one of them.
i love her, but i think her voice isn't that good. she goes high when it's not high. if you look at her sheet music while listening to her sing it (CD) (yes i do that!!), it's not a "high" note and she goes into her "high land"
she is ok in and you shall be a blessing (CD) but here, she is bad at the beginning after a while she is ok.
♥♫
singitloud555 3 years ago
I love Debbie Friedman's version of this song, but this is not Debbie at her best. This was painful to listen to.
dogfan1818 3 years ago
i heard her perform this song in 1993 and she gets better with age
skin8tight 3 years ago 3
She was at our temple (Temple Beth El) in Riverside just 8 days before this. She performed the same piece, of course. Thanks for the post!
wormguy119 3 years ago
I was there when Debbie introduced Mi Shebeirach at the UAHC Biennial in Boston in November, 2001. It was amazing then. It's amazing now. Love, b'ahavah.
xmplre 3 years ago