Shalom, and Welcome! I fell in love with Jewish music and the Hebrew language at a young age. I grew up hearing about my grandfather who formed his own synagogue and served as the rabbi at Grossinger’s in Upstate New York, and his legacy shaped me.

I have been on a spiritual quest for a long time. In my search for meaning, I encountered Buddhism, which I delved into for ten years. In the course of my Buddhist training, I returned to Judaism and found profound connection to my lineages: rabbinic, chassidic, and Israelite priesthood. In 2015, I received Smicha (Ordination) from Rabbi Mark Siedler in a private hand-to-hand ceremony.

Personal and collective healing are paramount to my relationship to Judaism. So are the universal values that come through Judaism, such as truth, love, kindness, and beauty. My orientation is spiritual, contemplative, experiential, natural, and creative. Simultaneously, I am deeply rooted in the Jewish tradition.

Translation is very important to me, and I have translated the beginning of Genesis into English. I love to be in nature, sing, dance, hang out with friends, and make calligraphy.

For more information, please visit lisabfriedland.com, or you may find my Hebrew music on any platform.