“I am a Jew because in spite of all the hatred and violence in this world, I believe we must hope and live together as if the world were sheltered beneath the wings of the Shekhinah,” Debbie Friedman ...

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Temple Israel Reform Congregation of Staten Island in Randall Manor is among the synagogues performing Havdalah ceremonies tomorrow that are more meaningful than ever in this ...

NORTHAMPTON — There will be a musical tribute to the late singer and songwriter Debbie Friedman on March 5 at 7 p.m. at Lander Grinspoon Academy. Friedman, who died Jan. 10 at the age of 59 in ...

A young cannabis entrepreneur throws parties that combine havdalah blessings, musical entertainment, tasty food — and lots of marijuana. NEW YORK (JTA) — Marijuana entrepreneur Catherine Goldberg was ...

Debbie Friedman was eulogized at her funeral by friends, rabbis and fellow musicians in words and through the songs she composed and sang. LOS ANGELES (JTA) — Singer-songwriter Debbie Friedman was ...