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Jerusalem's Beloved Drummer Pesach Krishievsky Dies at 90
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago
What happened
Pesach Krishievsky, a renowned drummer in Jerusalem's Haredi community known as "the Jerusalem drummer," died at 90. He was severely injured in a terror attack in Jerusalem a decade ago that killed his cousin. After recovery, he returned to public celebrations and continued his musical role until his passing.
- 01Pesach Krishievsky, known as "the Jerusalem drummer," died at age 90.
- 02He played drums at weddings and celebrations in Jerusalem for decades.
- 03Krishievsky was severely injured in a terror attack in Jerusalem in 2014.
- 04His cousin, Rabbi Yeshayahu Akiva Krishievsky, was killed in the same attack.
- 05After recovery, he returned to the attack site and resumed playing at events.
- 06He lost two children during his lifetime and is survived by family.
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