23-414: Benny Pronunciation / ˈ b ɛ n i / Gender Male (Benjamin, Benedict, Bennett, Bernard, Ebenezer, etc.) Female (Bernice or Bernadette) Other names Related names Benjamin , Bernice , Bernadette , Bernard For other uses, see Benny (disambiguation) . Benny or Bennie is a given name or a shortened version of
46-646: A Chabad shaliach in Tucson , Arizona for several years. He married in 2009 and resides in Crown Heights , Brooklyn . As a child, Friedman enjoyed singing at the family Shabbat table and listening to the CDs of Avraham Fried, Mordechai Ben David , and Moshe Yess . He was also comfortable performing in front of audiences. After his bar mitzvah he began performing in Orthodox Jewish summer camps in
69-614: A cappella album, Whispers of the Heart . The album was conceived and recorded over one week, during the COVID-19 pandemic . The following year he released a follow-up album Whispers of the Heart 2 . Whispers of the Heart 3 was released two years later. Since then he has released numerous singles, including the hit Yama , which won Kol Chai Music 's Song of the Year award. Friedman has performed on three fund-raising singles: " Chasoif ",
92-472: A free download supporting the rebuilding of the Chabad house damaged in the 2008 Mumbai attacks , and families of the victims; "Unity", a production by 30 top Orthodox Jewish performers to benefit the legal defense of Sholom Rubashkin ; and " Berachamim ", whose proceeds were earmarked for the medical expenses of Ilan Tocker, a Cedarhurst man who suffered a traumatic brain injury . In 2014 Friedman sang on
115-634: A mention in an editorial in the Yated Ne'eman Orthodox Jewish newspaper, a paper not known for music reviews. " Yesh Tikvah " has been covered by numerous major Orthodox Jewish singers and choirs and was rendered into Yiddish by the Yedidim Choir. In 2013 Friedman released his first spinoff album B'nei Heichala: A Shabbos with Benny Friedman , which includes traditional and modern Shabbat zemirot . In 2014, he released his third solo album, Kol Haneshama Sheli . in 2016, Friedman released
138-582: A new album with 13 original songs, titled Fill The World With Light . In 2019, he released Kulanu Nelech – a studio album featuring 13 tracks. The music was executive produced by Benny Friedman and written by a wide range of composers, including: Ari Goldwag, Udi Damari, Moshe and Yitzy Waldner. Three tracks were recorded live with the Budapest Art Orchestra, Hungary, including orchestral arrangements by Frederic Bernard, Gershon Freishtat and Elchanan Elchadad. In 2020, he released his first
161-673: Is Orthodox Jewish singing star Avraham Fried ; he is also the first-cousin of Shmuel and Bentzi Marcus (sons of his father's sister Ita) of the band 8th Day . At the age of twelve he was sent to learn at the Lubavitcher yeshiva in Postville, Iowa , where he boarded in the home of Rabbi Sholom Rubashkin . At age 15 he traveled to Israel to study in the Lubavitcher yeshiva in Safed . He earned rabbinic ordination and worked as
184-495: Is a popular given name for males, derived from Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין , Binyāmīn , translating as 'son of the right [hand]' in both Hebrew and Arabic languages, although in the Samaritan Pentateuch the name appears as Binyaamem : 'son of my days'. Benjamin is often shortened to Ben , and sometimes to Benny , Benito , Benjy, Benji, etc. It is also a patronymic surname . Like many biblical names, it
207-572: Is categorized as pop Jewish music . He mainly sings in Hebrew, as well as in English. Friedman appears in music videos to promote his songs. The 2012 " Yesh Tikvah " music video has him singing against a nighttime cityscape and then moving to a sunny field to the accompaniment of a chorus of children. In the 2013 music video for " Maaleh Ani ", Friedman sings by the Malibu, California coastline while
230-545: Is popular in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths alike, having many variant forms in other languages. The "Benjamin of the family" is a phrase used in several languages to refer to the youngest son – especially when he is much younger than his brothers (see also the " youngest son " stock character in fiction). Sometimes the name is chosen for a son born to mature parents unlikely to have more children, especially if he has several older siblings. Both of these usages derive from
253-834: The Catskill Mountains ; later he gave concerts in the U.S., Europe, and Israel during his vacations from yeshiva. Before his marriage, Friedman trained for four years with voice coach Seth Riggs in California. During that time, he created a show called "Judaism: The Song and the Story", which toured the West Coast for several years running. Friedman came to national attention with the release of his first solo album, Taamu , produced by Avi Newmark along with Technical Producer, Sruly Meyer in 2009. Afterward he began touring in concert and singing at Jewish weddings . He
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#1732787159639276-556: 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. Friedman was born in St. Paul, Minnesota , where his father, Rabbi Manis Friedman , was a Chabad shaliach . His uncle (his father's brother)
299-925: The Pro Football Hall-of-Fame Benny Goodman (1909–1986), American jazz clarinetist and bandleader Benny Leonard (1896–1947), American world champion Hall-of-Fame lightweight boxer born Benjamin Leiner Benny Parsons (1941–2007), American NASCAR driver and color commentator Other [ edit ] Horacio Benedict Bennie Blades (born 1966), American retired National Football League player Bernhard Bennie Borgmann (1900–1978), pioneering professional basketball player and head coach Henry Bennett Bennie Tate (1901–1973), American Major League Baseball catcher Bennett Benny Carter (1907–2003), American jazz musician and bandleader Bernard Benny Gallagher (born 1945), Scottish singer-songwriter and half of
322-683: The Seventh Doctor in the expanded Doctor Who universe Benny, a blue 1980s style spaceman from The Lego Movie Benny, the secondary antagonist of Fallout: New Vegas Benny Hawkins, character in Crossroads (British TV series) (played by Paul Henry) Benny the Ball, character in the animated television series Top Cat Benny also loved french fries. See also [ edit ] Beny (disambiguation) [REDACTED] Name list This page or section lists people that share
345-713: The album Shir (Song), a collection of 18 songs composed by Shlomo Rechnitz and performed by the leading musical artists in the Orthodox Jewish world. The artists all donated their talents, and proceeds from album sales will benefit the Keren Hashviis Fund, which supports Israeli farmers keeping the laws of Shmita . Friedman was a headliner at HASC 24, "A Time for Duets" (2011), singing both solo and in duets with his uncle, Avraham Fried; HASC 26 (2013); HASC 27 (2014); and other HASC concerts. Friedman frequently performs at Chabad events. In 2009 he
368-625: The biblical son of Jacob of that name, who occupied that position in his family. In some language with Sanskrit root, such as Thai language, Benja or Benjama is also derivative of pañca which means 'five' or 'the fifth'. And can be merged with Indra to form the name homophone name Benjamin (which means 'the fifth Indra', sometimes written Benchamin ). There are also many similar name start with Banja - or Benjama - with other combination such as Benjawan (used by some actresses and models in Thailand ) or Benjamat (female name, also means
391-842: The duo Gallagher and Lyle Jergen Benny Nielsen (footballer, born 17 March 1951) (born 1951), Danish footballer Fictional characters [ edit ] Benny, a squirrel in 2007 Disney animated film The Wild Benny the Bull, in the children's animated television series Dora the Explorer Benny the Cab , who first appeared in Who Framed Roger Rabbit Benny Shaw , protagonist in two children's novels by Irish author Eoin Colfer Bernice Summerfield , companion of
414-420: The flower Chrysanthemum ). Alternate versions of the name exist for females, like Benjamina . Notable people with the name Benjamin or its variant spellings include: Benny Friedman (singer) Benzion Hakohen " Benny " Friedman ( Hebrew : בנציון הכהן פרידמן ; born 1984) is an American Hasidic Jewish singer and a non- pulpit rabbi . Professionally trained in voice, he rose to prominence on
437-1918: The given name Benjamin or, less commonly, Benedict , Bennett , Benito , Benson , Bernice , Ebenezer , Benansio/Benancio or Bernard . People [ edit ] Bennie [ edit ] Given name [ edit ] Bennie M. Bunn (1907–1943), American Marine officer, Navy Cross recipient Bennie Cunningham (1954–2018), American retired National Football League player Bennie Daniels (born 1932), American former Major League Baseball pitcher Bennie L. Davis (1928–2012), United States Air Force general and commander-in-chief of Strategic Air Command Bennie Ellender (1925–2011), American college football player and head coach Bennie Goods (born 1968), American retired Canadian Football League player Bennie Green (1923–1977), American jazz trombonist and bandleader Bennie Logan (born 1989), American National Football League player Bennie Maupin (born 1940), American jazz musician Bennie Muller (born 1938), Dutch former footballer Bennie Purcell (1929–2016), American college basketball and Washington Generals (Harlem Globetrotters) player and college tennis coach Bennie Thompson (born 1948), American politician Bennie Thompson (American football) (born 1963), American retired National Football League player Bennie Wallace (born 1946), American post bop, swing music and jazz tenor saxophonist and composer Surname [ edit ] Bob Bennie (footballer, born 1873) (1873–1945), Scottish footballer with St Mirren and Newcastle (uncle of two following) Peter Bennie (1899–1981), Scottish footballer with Albion Rovers, Burnley, Bradford City Bob Bennie (1900–1972), Scottish footballer with Third Lanark, Airdrieonians, Hearts Bennie Railplane , invented by George Bennie Benny [ edit ] Göran Bror Benny Andersson (born 1946), Swedish musician and member of
460-1989: The pop group ABBA Benny Chan (actor) (born 1969), Hong Kong actor and singer Benny Davis (1895–1979), vaudeville performer Benny Dayal (born 1984), a UAE- Indian playback singer for films Benny Feilhaber (born 1985), Brazilian/American soccer player Benny Friedman (singer) (born 1985), American Hasidic Jewish singer Benny Gantz , Israeli Chief of the General Staff and politician Benny Giay (born 1955), Indonesian Christian theologian, social anthropologist and human rights activist Benny Goldberg (1918–2001), Polish-American boxer Benny Hill (1924–1992), stage name of British comedian and actor Alfred Hawthorne Hill Benny Johnson (American football) (1948–1988), American National Football League player Benny Krueger (1899–1967), American jazz saxophonist Benny Lindelauf (born 1964), Dutch writer Benny Moré (1919–1963), Cuban singer and musician Benny Nielsen (swimmer) (born 1966), Danish butterfly swimmer Benny Rubinstein , Israeli footballer Benny Cederfeld de Simonsen (1865–1952), Danish peace activist Benny Sapp III (born 2000), American football player Benny Snell (born 1998), American football player Benny Spellman (1931–2011), American R&B singer Benny Urquidez (born 1952), American kickboxer and fight choreographer Benny Yau (born 1980), Canadian actor and television presenter Benjamin [ edit ] Bennie McRae (1939–2012), American National Football League player Bennie Moten (1894–1935), American jazz pianist and bandleader Bennie Oosterbaan (1906–1990), American college football, basketball and baseball player and head coach Benny Bass (1904–1975), American Hall-of-Fame world champion featherweight and junior lightweight boxer Benny Begin (born 1943), Israeli politician Benny Friedman (1905–1982), American football quarterback, member of
483-494: The same given name . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change that link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Benny&oldid=1255066153 " Categories : Given names Masculine given names Hypocorisms Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata All set index articles Benjamin (name) Benjamin
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#1732787159639506-508: Was a guest vocalist on the 2011 album Nagila V'Nismicha , singing with the Nagilah Orchestra. His second solo album, Yesh Tikvah: Dawn of Moshiach (2012), also produced by Newmark, along with Technical Producer, Sruly Meyer, made a splash in the Orthodox Jewish world with its title track, " Yesh Tikvah ". The Hebrew-language song encouraging hope and faith was co-written by Ari Goldwag and Miriam Israeli . The song earned
529-641: Was the guest vocalist at the first anniversary memorial for the Chabad shluchim murdered in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. In 2013 he sang for both adults and youth at the annual Kinus HaShluchim Conference in New York City . In December 2013 he sang the national anthem of the US at the first Jewish Heritage Night at a Brooklyn Nets game. In 2014 he performed at a Chasdei Soul II Soul concert to benefit special-needs students in Crown Heights . Friedman's music
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