Chabad singer’s emotional honesty transforms private struggle into global strength, courage, and compassion for families everywhere.
Popular Chabad-Lubavitch singer Benny Friedman shared a deeply personal revelation that resonated across the Jewish world, revealing on-air that he and his wife are raising a son with autism. Speaking candidly with broadcaster Menachem Toker on Kol Hai Radio, Friedman turned an unexpected moment into a message of strength, faith, and practical guidance.
Friedman recounted how a song sent to him by singer-songwriter Ari Goldwag immediately captivated his young son—so much so that it became the opening track of one of Friedman’s albums. The child, the family’s fourth, is nearing his seventh birthday and is now learning full-time in a regular school, a milestone Friedman described as “a great miracle from G-d.”
He credited his wife’s relentless dedication, patience, and early intervention for their son’s progress, emphasizing the importance of recognizing needs early and embracing professional support without denial or delay. Friedman also spoke honestly about the toll—sleepless nights, emotional strain, and performing while exhausted—yet underscored that perseverance and love make breakthroughs possible.
What began as an unplanned confession quickly became a source of empowerment, offering hope to countless parents quietly facing similar journeys.
