Bat-Sheva Ofra Haza-Ashkenazi (November 19, 1957 – February 23, 2000) was a Grammy Award nominated singer and actress, born in Tel Aviv, Israel. She is commonly referred to as “The Israeli Madonna,” or “Madonna of the East.” Her vocal range was mezzo-soprano.

She died from AIDS-related pneumonia in 2000 and is buried at Yarkon Cemetery alongside other Israeli artists.