Mordechai Ben David | |
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![]() Werdyger at a concert in Beit Shemesh, October 2024 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Mordechai Werdyger |
Also known as | MBD |
Born | [1] | April 16, 1951
Origin | Sea Gate, Brooklyn, New York |
Genres | Orthodox pop |
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Years active | 1973–present |
Labels | MBD |
Mordechai Werdyger (born April 16, 1951) is an American Israeli Hasidic Jewish singer and songwriter who performs under the stage name Mordechai Ben David (Hebrew: מרדכי בן דוד, romanized: Mordocháy Ben-Davíd, lit. 'Mordechai, son of David') or simply MBD. He has released over 46 albums while performing internationally. He has headlined at charity concerts, especially those of HASC and Ohel. On February 27, 2022, he was inducted with the inaugural class of the Jewish Music Hall of Fame.