My mom had a great experience with The Wordsmithy! Jeanette and Philip (z”l) were everything she needed in terms of writing, editing, research, and a great attitude! Philip tirelessly researched and helped with footnotes and Jeanette understood exactly how to express what my mom wanted to be included. They were genuinely interested in the story and showed ultimate patience and a wonderful ‘get it done’ approach. Highly recommended!
— Ronit Gorelik, Modiin, Israel
I first met Jeanette Friedman some 35 years ago, when she offered a most delightful presentation at the radio station at which I was working at the time. Since then, it has been my joy to work with her on a plethora of projects on a variety of subjects. She is a gifted and versatile writer, a discerning editor, a passionate advocate, and an inspired educator. Her intelligence and creativity are rivaled only by her incisive wit, and I always look forward to reading anything she writes.
— Anita Bonita, Buzznet Media
Jeanette was hired by one of the founders of the company, Rose Mattus, to write the story of the founding of Haagen-Dazs, and all that went along with it. She spent a considerable amount of time going over the details, reviewing and re-reviewing every aspect of the book, including reading chapters to Rose when she desired. She incorporated photos and anecdotes into the account. Rose was incredibly thrilled with “her” book when it was done, and gave away hundreds of them. Many letters of thanks were received, praising the wonderful story and the way it was written. If you want your story written in a professional, enjoyable and very readable book, hire Jeanette!
— REBECCA SEGAL
Jeanette is a smart, hard-working, insightful and strikingly original thinker. She brings force and clarity to her articles and interviews, never takes no for an answer, and always delivers something more profoundly applicable than you expect. She is one of the most underappreciated resources of the 21st Century, and a steal at whatever price she’s asking.
— DOUGLAS RUSHKOFF, AUTHOR, MEDIA THEORIST, DOUGLAS RUSHKOFF
Jeanette Friedman is a creative writer and editor who is knowledgeable about many subjects, a great researcher, a very quick thinker and writer, whose finished products are consistently superb. Jeanette is fun to work with, and thinks outside the box. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants to write an autobiography or a book on any particular subject, popular articles or speeches that appeal to general audiences as well as professionals.” Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, On Time.
— Dr. Eva Fogelman, Ph.D. Pulitzer-Prize nominee for Conscience and Courage, Co-Director, Child Development Research
Jeanette Friedman and I worked together on projects for and about Holocaust survivors and their children during my tenure in the Office of Survivor Affairs at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Her passion and tireless work ethic were unmatched. She’s willing to do the necessary hard work and will use all her resources and talents to help. Her intensity and ability to really get things done were always an asset, and I am happy to recommend her highly.
— BETSY ANTHONY, SURVIVOR AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Jeanette Friedman is a terrific editor and writer, able to transform any material into cogent and enticingly readable form. She is trenchant in thinking, original and persuasive – as well as inspirational. I recommend her highly.
— DR. JUD NEWBORN, FOUNDING HISTORIAN, CURATOR, MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE
Jeanette is a passionate advocate for human rights, Holocaust education, and Holocaust survivors’ issues, and a wonderful writer, as well as a loyal colleague.
— BETSY ALDREDGE, PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER, MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE
Jeanette is an excellent and very versatile writer and editor. She is flexible and pleasant to deal with, and cares very much about satisfying her clients.” Top qualities: Good Value, On Time, High Integrity.
— SARAH STEINER, ESQ.
Ms. Friedman was requested to produce collateral material for a non-profit organization that needed to fund raise. Her research, target marketing and resulting writings were used as a collaborative fund raising effort that proved very successful. I would use Ms. Friedman again in our next campaign.” Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative.
— MAHLI LEE, FOUNDER, SACRED GROUNDS, AN AUSCHWITZ PROJECT. CORAL GABLES, FL.
Jeanette possesses a wonderful combination of talented, entertaining scribe and very knowledgeable citizen. Every word she writes resonates that duality: the concerned activist grounded in the wide scope of realities of the world and the storyteller sharing that passion and hope by weaving words emotionally provocative to the reader. Jeanette’s success is largely a consequence of the fact that ultimately she is always the humansmithy, in all its complexity, behind the skilled wordsmithy.
— ELLEN FRIEDLAND, PRESIDENT, JEMGLO PRODUCTIONS
I have known Jeanette for over 10 years, having co-presented at conferences, shared creative ideas, and she has been an excellent editor of works I have submitted for publications. I would be most surprised if any writer does not find his or her creativity significantly enhanced by the insights and wisdom that Jeanette brings to her professional work. It’s my delight to recommend Jeanette.
— GEORGE HALASZ, CONSULTANT, HOLOCAUST CENTRE MELBOURNE, FEBRUARY 28, 2011
always to ready help, and goes the extra mile when needed.
— ROBERT LUNZER, INVESTMENT SALES, STATE OF ISRAEL BONDS
Jeanette is a passionate, talented writer/editor. She is fearless in her support of her clients, and is a creative force behind every project. She goes beyond what must be done, providing invaluable insight, guidance and polish, even after the project is completed. She is open, frank and fair, and will do her all to add even greater value to an already valuable concept. I recommend her highly as an editor, writer, marketing and promotional expert, and literary guide and advocate.” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
— SONIA BEKER, TEACHER AND AUTHOR, SYMPHONY ON FIRE, PUBLISHED BY THE WORDSMITHY
Jeanette is a very bright, passionate and focused person who can be trusted to finish projects that she starts. She has many contacts and brings to the table a worldly view of life. She works well with others and her experiences are a major factor in her success. She will be a huge asset to any situation
— SYD MANDELBAUM, CEO AND FOUNDER, ROCK AND WRAP IT UP!
Jeanette has written many news articles and op-ed pieces, written and edited several books. She is also an activist who in 1979 founded the first Second Generation, a Children of Holocaust Survivors group in the State of New Jersey. She remains a staunch advocate for Holocaust survivors, women’s rights, and US Veterans.
— CARL SINGER, INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, Former National Commander of the Jewish War Veterans
How fortunate we are that Jeanette has directed her formidable talent, passion and limitless energy to the field of Holocaust education and remembrance. Her contributions are not only considerable, but inspirational!
— LYNN DAVIS, DIRECTOR, DNA SHOAH PROJECT
Jeanette has written articles for some of our specialty magazines that are not only informative, but extremely well researched and complete in scope. She also knows how to combine wisdom and wit, works well with suggestions from our staff and can be trusted to get materials to us well before deadlines. Top qualities: Great Results, On Time, Creative.
— NATALIE JAY ADVERTISING DIRECTOR NJ/ROCKLAND JEWISH MEDIA GROUP/THE JEWISH STANDARD
Jeanette is about the most prolific, involved and detail oriented author and editor I know. Anything and everything she’s done has been well researched and she never takes the phrase “to the best of my knowledge” as fact. She goes to the source. She gets the facts. Her writing style is interesting and engaging. However, Jeanette does not confine these qualities to her writing. As a person, she’s involved herself in causes and movements in order to bring to light injustices. She just doesn’t look at the inequities of the world but seeks to heal them. Frankly, I have no idea how she ever has the time to do everything I know she’s done. But that’s just another quality of a well organized person. No matter how busy she is, she will always work things in and you know she will give it her best and then some.
— ANNE PINZOW, CONSULTANT, TOAD HALL
Jeanette is a very creative, out of the box person. She does wonderful work with much knowledge and works well with all who come into contact with her. I strongly recommend her for the job. Her work will be super from the onset to the end and delivered at a reasonable cost. Jeanette is very trustworthy and reliable. I would trust her with everything from “A to Z.” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
— ZC FISHOF , AUDITORY ORAL SCHOOL OF NEW YORK/STRIVRIGHT
Jeanette and I met by chance and now have a great working relationship. I was impressed by her use of the written word and asked for some guidance for my work. This has become a collaborative and incredible experience and help in getting my message out to others in my field. Jeanette ranks as one of the best writers and reporters that I know. Get to know Jeanette and you will see what I mean. Keep the words coming Jeanette!
— PAUL WIENER, LEAD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, COMMUNITY BANK, FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Jeanette Friedman is a remarkable writer and analyst of complex historical material. She has written about difficult and sensitive issues during the Holocaust with thoroughness and objectivity. Her outreach and inclusion of the Jewish community is exceptional in all of her work. Highly recommend her.
— Gaylen Ross, Owner, GRFilms Inc.