Singer Debbie Friedman Honors Jewish Teachers

Singer Debbie Friedman Honors Jewish Teachers

SEATTLE, April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle announced today that renowned Jewish singer-composer Debbie Friedman will come to Seattle over Memorial Day weekend on Sunday May 29th, 2005. Friedman will perform for the Jewish Education Council's (JEC) event "Celebrate Teachers." This concert will honor Seattle Jewish community teachers, including Carol Starin, Jewish Education Council Director, upon her retirement.

"To have Debbie Friedman honor Carol is a real gift," says Rivy Poupko Kletenik, the Jewish Education Council's director of education services, "since they're both educators and have been colleagues for the past 15 years; I anticipate a sell-out crowd."

Debbie Friedman has been rejuvenating Jewish music for the past 25 years. Her music is fully integrated into synagogue liturgy; many congregations consider it "traditional." Carol Starin, as the vice president for education at the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, has led the Jewish Education Council for the past 14 years and is much beloved by the Seattle Jewish community. The event co-chairs are Maria Erlitz and Tina Novick. Adults and children are invited to enjoy the Debbie Friedman experience, celebrate our teachers and honor Carol Starin.

Sunday, May 29 6:30pm at Temple De Hirsch Sinai (Seattle) 1511 East Pike, Seattle (98122) Ticket Prices: $5 Tickets can be purchased by visiting http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/877

About the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Founded in 1926, the Jewish Federation's mission is to ensure Jewish survival and enhance the quality of Jewish life locally, in Israel and worldwide. In support of that mission, the Federation has raised millions of dollars for various community, educational and social service programs and services.

Source: Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

CONTACT: Cheryl Stumbo, Director of Marketing & Communications of Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, +1-206-774-2231, or cheryls@jewishinseattle.org

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