YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Hagaon HaRav Elimelech Bluth ZATZAL, Rav of Khal Ahavas Achim in Kensington and a meshamesh and Talmid Muvhak of Hagaon HaRav Moshe Feinstein ZATZAL. He was in his 80’s.
He was taken to the hospital last Shabbos and was Niftar on Tuesday afternoon.
His wife Rebbitzen Sheina Rivka A”H was Niftar in 2013. His children are Reb Avraham Aharon, Esther Rochel Gurwitz, Miriam Gewirtzman, Peninah Warman, Batsheva Hess and Chaya Sori Lewenstein, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He served as Rav and posek of Women’s League, Chai Lifeline and Camp Simcha.
The Levaya will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:00Am at his Shul at 549 East 2nd Street between Ditmas Avenue and Cortelyou Road.
Listen live by calling 212-235-5453 & then press 8.
Or 718-298-2077 ext 405Israel 0723982989
Boruch Dayan Ha’Emmes…
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6 Responses
BDE what a terrible loss for Klall Yisroel may he be a Meilitz Yosher.
Boruch Daya Haemes. A gentle Giant!
He allowed the very simple people to have a shaychus with him
What a terrible loss!!
Big tzadik, very approachable and made you feel uplifted, very sad to hear.
a giant beyond words he understood human psychology so well he treated everyone with great respect
baruch dayan haemes i miss him and his presents
Boruch Dayan Haemes.
bde, a geshmake godol ba’torah and midos. chad bedoro! he will be sorely missed.