Avraham Fried: 40 Years of Jewish Music

Avraham Fried is one of the most legendary voices in Jewish music, inspiring generations with his soulful songs for over 40 years. In this deeply personal interview, he opens up about his journey—from humble beginnings to becoming a global icon—while still feeling like he’s just getting started. He shares the emotional stories behind his music, the struggles of fame, and the powerful impact of Jewish melodies on people’s lives. This conversation is a rare glimpse into the heart and mind of a man whose voice has uplifted millions. ✬ SPONSORS OF THE EPISODE ✬ ► Get Organized: Transform Your Home Yaakov here. Gitta (my wife) and I used Rachel from Get Organized to make a system for our entire house, and it has been our best home investment we've ever done. They're amazing and literally has the best prices. Highly recommend. Call/text → 646-906-2472 WhatsApp → wa.link/5rgs90 ► Twillory: Suits that are COMFY Use promo code: INSPIRE for $18 OFF → https://Twillory.com/ ► BitBean: Smart Custom Software Looking to scale your business? Contact Bitbean today for a FREE CONSULTATION → https://bitbean.link/MeEBlY ► Jerusalem Butler: Get it in Israel, Easily. With over 150 American-style businesses in Israel, they’ve got it all—gifts, housewares, food, real estate, tour guides, event planners, photographers, handymen, makeup artists, fitness instructors, and more. Instant WhatsApp them here: https://wa.link/w0j4l7 → WhatsApp: (347) 815-0804 → Email: thejerusalembutler@gmail.com → Website: https://thejerusalembutler.com/ ► The Dream Raffle: LAST CHANCE TO ENTER Win a gorgeous $1 Million apartment in Jerusalem! Use code LL for $10 OFF Enter BEFORE March 2nd Enter here → https://bit.ly/4gMFLRv Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Meeting Avraham Fried 02:30 Avraham Fried’s Background 03:12 Coming From a Musical Family 03:49 Becoming a Real Singer 05:05 Becoming a Jewish “Celebrity” 06:48 Being in the Spotlight 08:25 Getting His First Break 11:03 Avraham’s Relationship with MBD 11:47 New Faces on the Music Scene 13:08 A Story That Inspires 15:12 Get Organized 16:14 The Jerusalem Butler 17:54 Our Hotline Number 18:24 Avraham Fried is Just Getting Started 20:18 Becoming Irrelevant 21:40 The Shift Of The Music Scene 23:20 Who Avraham Fried Listens To 25:10 Great Concert Moments 31:21 The Dream Raffle 34:50 BitBean 35:47 Twillory 36:37 Perfectionism in Music 38:18 Avraham Fried’s Favorite Mitzvah 41:02 Non Jews Love Avraham Fried’s Music! 45:02 Getting Into the Zone 46:00 A Story that Gives Strength 51:56 Outro ✬ IN MEMORY OF ✬ This episode is in memory of: • Shimon Dovid ben Yaakov Shloima • Miriam Sarah bas Yaakov Moshe Your generous donation enables us at Living Lchaim to share uplifting messages globally, enrich lives, and foster positive change worldwide! Thank you! https://www.LivingLchaim.com/donate Our free call-in-to-listen feature is here: • USA: (605) 477-2100 • UK: 0333-366-0154 • ISRAEL: 079-579-5088 Have a specific question? email us hi@livinglchaim.com WhatsApp us feedback and get first access to episodes: 914-222-5513 Lchaim.