HaGaon HaRav Mordechai Perlman, z’tl, the Mashgiach and Rosh Mesivta in Yeshivas Ohr Somayach of Jerusalem, was niftar on Sunday evening at the age of 76.
The niftar was born in the US. As a bochur, he learned in Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
About 50 years ago, HaRav Perlman began being a marbitz Torah in Ohr Somayach, where he inspired countless talmidim to follow the path of Torah and mitzvos and helped them to establish batei ne’emen b’Yisrael.
His shiurim on Gemara, Chumash and halacha attracted hundreds in Jerusalem as well as thousands of online listeners.
His personal avodah in tefillah was well-known and inspired many. He was known never to utter a negative word about others, not due to hilchos lashon hara, but simply because he saw only the good in people.
His levaya is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Monday at Shamgar in Jerusalem. The kevurah will take place at Har Hamenuchos.
The niftar’s family members will be sitting shiva at Rechov Nesivos HaMishpat 39 in Modiin Illit.
תהא נשמתו צרורה בצרור החיים.
(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)
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All such reports should give full Hebrew name and father’s and a request to learn a Mishna for him. I spoke to him several times, a very nice man.
Reb Mordechai was also a close Talmid of Rav Noach Weinberg. Reb Mordechai was a special person from a special family.
יהי זכרו ברוך
Our great, wonderful, and beloved Rebbe! He inspired us with his shiurim, his songs, his chazzonos, and amazing disposition. In Givat Ada, he gave us so much individual time, guided us in our growth, and inspired us, with simchas gadolah! In Yirushalayim, his shiurim were compelling, deeply thoughtful, and yet gave each of us amazing joyfulness. I visited with him in Baltimore, where he kept contact with his Talmidim at Ner Yisrael, and in the community. Purim at his home (then in Har Nof), was incredibly joyous, as his nigunim and divrei Torah inspired us beyond. When he came to Monsey, we celebrated with our families at Camp Regesh, a program which was built on his outstanding influence over all of us. Baruch Dayan HaEmes!