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Singer Eden Ben Zaken Mourns Grandfather's Passing

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Israeli singer Eden Ben Zaken is mourning the death of her grandfather, Maksim Veitzman, who passed away last Friday. She shared a touching tribute on Instagram, calling him "dear" and expressing how much she misses him. The family announced his passing with deep sorrow, detailing funeral arrangements in Jerusalem. Ben Zaken is scheduled to perform in a Hanukkah concert series soon.

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  • Singer Eden Ben Zaken is mourning her grandfather, Maksim Veitzman, who died last Friday.
  • Ben Zaken shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, expressing her deep love and grief.
  • Her grandfather was identified as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
  • Funeral and mourning details were announced for Jerusalem.
  • Ben Zaken is set to perform in a Hanukkah concert series later this month.
Singer Eden Ben Zaken Mourns Grandfather's Passing
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Israeli singer Eden Ben Zaken is publicly mourning the death of her grandfather, Maksim Veitzman, who passed away last Friday. Ben Zaken shared a heartfelt tribute on her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, featuring a smiling photo of herself embracing her grandfather. She expressed her deep sorrow, writing, "My dear grandfather, you left a huge hole in our hearts. I will forever remember your smile and your joy. I love you and already miss you," accompanied by a broken heart emoji.

Earlier, on Friday, Ben Zaken had posted the family's official obituary notice, which announced Veitzman's passing and provided details for the funeral and mourning period in Jerusalem. The notice identified him as "our dear husband, father, and grandfather Maksim Veitzman, son of Yakut, may he rest in peace."

The singer's public farewell comes ahead of a busy performance schedule. Ben Zaken is slated to perform alongside other stars, including Eyal Golan, Eden Hason, and Agam Buhbut, at the "Hysteria" Hanukkah concert series later this month.

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