Chessed Under Fire

On October 7, 2023, the world changed for Am Yisrael.

As Am Yisrael endured pain and loss on that horrific day, and in the months of war that followed, an extraordinary wave of unity and compassion swept through our nation.

One of the people at the heart of this tidal wave of love and giving was Shai Graucher. Known for his deep empathy, boundless energy, and determination to help in any way he could, Shai became a living symbol of the nation’s caring. Whether it was delivering essentials to soldiers, supporting newly bereaved widows and orphans, helping kollel families or providing toys, clothes, and safe spaces for traumatized evacuees, he did it all.

This powerful book tells Shai’s story — and through it, the story of a nation that refused to be broken.

Chessed Under Fire also includes a moving tribute to Dedi Graucher, Shai’s father and a Jewish music superstar, whose generosity of spirit served as Shai’s inspiration, as well as many fascinating stories about Shai’s relationship with his rebbe, Rav Chaim Kanievsky zt’l.

You’ll feel inspired. And you’ll remember: even in our darkest moments, the light of Am Yisrael never dims.

Product Details

Catalog #: CHESSH
Author: Rabbi Nachman Seltzer
ISBN-10: 1422645010
ISBN #: 9781422645017
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 352
Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.00 inches
Weight: 1.5 LBS
Published By: ArtScroll Shaar Press
Release Date: 08/28/2025
Topic: Stories & Inspiration

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