At the age of 43: Singer and composer Eliezer Botzer, z"l, was killed on his way home from the reserves.

December 20, 2024   

The late singer and songwriter Eliezer Botzer passed away tonight (Friday night) at the age of 43, while on his way back from the reserves to his home in Amuka. He left behind a wife, eight children, and two grandchildren. The singer will be laid to rest today at 12:00 at the Safed Military Cemetery. His wife Noa eulogized: "The light of my life, my beautiful man, without whom I am nothing and nothing, went to eternal rest tonight. Eliezer Botzer is a delight to the Israeli singers, whose singing voice and constant prayer of his heart burst the gates of heaven for complete redemption in mercy." Just a few days ago, Botzer eulogized his friend, musician Gilad Vital: "I was privileged to take my first steps in recording songs with Gilad Vital. How much light and love you gave to everyone. It is inconceivable that you are no longer with us. A man of light, your songs and your uplifting image are engraved in our hearts forever. May your memory be blessed, dear friend." Minister Amichai Eliyahu eulogized him: "My dear brother Eliezer Botzer returned his rich soul to the Creator tonight, as he was on his way back home from the reserves. He left me memories and conversations about joy in serving God, carrying a wounded man up the steps of the Old City of Safed, meeting with navigators at the IDF commanders' course, melodies, art, hope and dreams." He spoke about his last meeting with the singer: "On Wednesday, we met while he was in uniform and talked about the tourism potential that exists in the heritage of the city of Safed. I will miss my brother Eliezer. May your soul be wrapped in the bundle of life." In 2013, his first album, "Disruptions. Attention. Concentration". In 2014, his second album, "Am Ha'aretz", was released. In 2021, he produced the song "Amaraya" with Indian singer Loki Ali. He was currently scheduled to release his fifth album. In 2002, after completing his service in the IDF, Botzer was appointed a state security officer in the settlement of Yitzhar. He worked for security cooperation between the security forces and the settlers and even received a certificate of appreciation for his performance during the Second Intifada. The military police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of his death.