David D'Or

David D'Or was born in 1965 in Holon

David D'Or was born David Nehaisi on October 2, 1965, to a family of Libyan Jewish origin. He attended high school in Bat Yam, and his family moved to Holon in 1980. His brother Yaniv d'Or is also a singer.

He served as a singer in the Central Command band during his army service. He later trained at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance, studying from 1987 to 1990.

In 1992 he released his first album, and his 1993 album Be'govah Mishtane included the song Tishmor al HaOlam Yeled. He sang for Pope John Paul II at the Vatican and worked with Shlomo Bar and Etti Ankri. He performs pop, folk, prayers, classical music and opera.

He was named Singer of the Year in 2001 and 2002. He represented Israel at Eurovision 2004 with Lehaamin and placed 11th in the semi-final. Later albums turned to Jewish prayer songs.

He is married to Pazit, who is his manager. They have two children and live in Savyon.