5TC regrets to inform the community of the passing of Dovid “Dedi” Graucher A”H. He passed away Monday evening after a lengthy battle with cancer R”L. He was 62 years old.
Dedi’s famous songs in the 90’s such as ‘Chevron’ and ‘Lecho Etain,’ will forever be etched in the hearts and souls of the Jewish music world.
Dedi was also known as a tremendous Baal Chessed, he didn’t just perform but became an active partner in many of the organizations he got involved in. He was well-loved by all and always greeted people with a warm smile.
Former Ambassador David Friedman, a cousin of Dedi, shared the following: “I was heartbroken to have just learned that my cousin, Dedi Graucher, has passed away in Israel. Dedi was one of Israel’s most talented and successful singers and was a “Baal Chesed” of enormous magnitude. Most will never know of all his acts of kindness. Tammy and I and our entire family extend our deepest condolences to Malca and her beautiful children and grandchildren. May you all be comforted by the memories of Dedi’s extraordinary life.”
PM Netanyahu shared thoughts:
“My wife Sarah, Yair, Avner and I,
Mourning the passing of our beloved friend, the late Dedi Graucher. Dedi was a true embodiment of the love of Israel. He made people happy with his unique talent to light up hearts, to make people laugh. Dedi accompanied our children on their growing up journey. He was with us in moments of joy and sorrow. When he would just walk into the room, a big smile would spread across our faces.
Who didn’t love Dedi. The good soul and the light that radiated from him. We are crying tonight with Malka and the children – Tzipora Miriam, Michal Hana, Shira, Shani Yaffe, Shai Meir, Avraham Elimelech, Natan Yair, Renana Zahva, Yaakov Dov, Aviel – and with his countless admirers of this good and wonderful man.
Our family lost a dear friend tonight who we will never forget. Yihi Zichro Baruch.”
Dedi began his music career performing backup vocals for Mordechai Ben David albums in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In 1995, he performed with Ben David at two Sukkos concerts in Israel, one in Chaifa that drew 3,000 participants and one at Yad Eliyahu Stadium in Tel Aviv that attracted 10,000 people.
He performed the songs “Hebron” and “Lo Nazuz Mipo” (“We Will Not Move From Here”) on the album “Hebron’s Song of Songs”.
Dedi collaborated with composers Yossi Green, Rabbi Boruch Chait, Abie Rotenberg, and others for the songs featured on his albums. The music on his albums were arranged by Moshe Laufer, Mona (Moshe) Rosenblum, Suki Berry, Yisroel Lamm (the Neginah Orchestra), and Ruvi Banet. He has been featured at several HASC “A Time for Music” concerts, including HASC 6 (1993), HASC 15 (2002), HASC 20 (2007), HASC 23 (2010), and HASC 25 (2012). In 2004 Dedi appeared in concert with Yerachmiel Begun and the Miami Boys Choir for their 26th year celebration, entitled “Miami and Dedi”. The concert was released on CD and DVD. He also appeared on a number of all-star cast albums produced by Suki & Ding, as well as Gideon Levine.
yihi Zichro Baruch. Hamakom Yinecheim Eschem.
Dedi’s music ruled the 90’s.
This tape/CD was in every car, his music at every wedding.
May all the ruach he brought to Jewish families throughout the world continue to be a merit for his neshama.
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— David/Dovid Bashevkin (@DBashIdeas) September 11, 2023
