Prominent Rabbi Mordechai Tzvi Fallman, US Scholar, Laid to Rest in Safed

Rabbi Mordechai Tzvi Fallman, a distinguished scholar and Hassid from the United States, has passed away at the age of 73. Born in 1952, he was the son of Rabbi Eliezer David Fallman, a leader in the Spinka Williamsburg community, and Esther Shprintza. Rabbi Fallman dedicated his life to Torah study, attending prominent yeshivas such as Beis Medrash Elyon, Chatan Sofer, and Lakewood, where he studied under Rabbi Shneur Kotler. He was also influenced by his uncle, Rabbi Zusha Fallman, and became close to the Bobov Hasidic dynasty.

Rabbi Fallman married the daughter of Rabbi Chaim Hersh Halberstam, further deepening his connection to the Bobov community. Despite being involved in his father's business, he remained steadfast in his Torah studies, earning a reputation as a brilliant scholar. He also delved into Kabbalah, studying at the Sha'arei Shamayim yeshiva in Israel and with Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern. He was known for his quiet demeanor, kindness, and generosity, often helping others discreetly.

Thirteen years ago, Rabbi Fallman was diagnosed with a serious illness, which progressed over the years, eventually confining him to a wheelchair. Despite his physical suffering, he maintained his commitment to Torah and his cheerful disposition. In the last five years, his condition deteriorated significantly, impacting his concentration and speech.

Ten days prior to his passing, his condition worsened, and he was hospitalized in serious condition. He passed away on Saturday night, surrounded by his family. His funeral procession departed from the Bobov 45 synagogue in Brooklyn on Sunday, proceeding to Kennedy Airport for transport to Israel. He was buried in Safed, where he had purchased a burial plot during his lifetime.

His son, Rabbi Avraham Shlomo, who is accompanying the body to Israel, will sit Shiva in Jerusalem before returning to Brooklyn to observe the remainder of the week of mourning with the rest of the family.