R' Shimmy Fried

R' Shimmy Fried possesses a rare and extraordinary gift — the ability to draw every person in the room into the music. Whether leading a kumzits, a chuppah, or a Mitzvah Tanz, Shimmy doesn't just perform; he creates a moment where the entire crowd becomes one voice, singing together with open hearts.

His warmth is magnetic. From the first note, Shimmy reads the room — building slowly, drawing people in, and lifting the energy until everyone around him is swept up in the joy and the spirit of the moment. Guests who came as spectators leave as participants, their voices joined in song long after the music ends.

Rooted in the Breslov and Carlebach traditions, Shimmy has spent over a decade leading the beloved "Nekudah Tovah" minyan in Uman — a gathering where thousands join as one. That same spirit of unity and inspiration is what he brings to every event.