Inspired by the healing work of Debbie Friedman, in 1997, a group of Jewish educators, rabbis, cantors, and lay leaders, established the Renewal of Spirit Foundation to develop new liturgy, to support Jewish healing and spiritual renewal, and to bring Jewish healing to individuals, congregations and communities throughout the world.

In an effort to meet the needs of those who are not able to attend healing services, the Renewal of Spirit Foundation will produce a healing service on video and audio disk/book formats, using Debbie's prayer-music specially designed for healing. These materials will be designed for, and made available to, individuals who are in hospitals, nursing homes, senior citizen centers, hospices, and others who are experiencing illness, loss, suffering or pain, and loneliness. In addition, the foundation will create a model community-wide Jewish healing service program that will then be duplicated across the country, as well as administer a grants program.

Fran Levey, Executive Director