Prominent Toldos Aharon Chassid, Baruch Yaakov Krishevsky, Dies at 90
A heavy sorrow has fallen upon the Toldos Aharon Chassidic community and Jerusalem with the passing of Rabbi Baruch Yaakov Krishevsky, a respected elder and devoted follower of the Chassidut, who died on the eve of the Selichot prayer service "Zechor Brit." He was 90 years old.
Born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Shimon Dov Krishevsky, Rabbi Krishevsky was deeply connected to his Rebbes throughout his life. In his youth, he served the previous Toldos Aharon Rebbe, Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Korelitz, known as the 'Dover Emes,' and later remained devoted to the current Rebbe. For decades, he worked as a skilled carpenter, conducting his business with integrity, modesty, and faith, while consistently dedicating time to Torah study and prayer.
Known for his humility, kindness, and careful speech, Rabbi Krishevsky served for many years as the beadle of the main Toldos Aharon synagogue in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem. In this role, he tirelessly managed the community's needs and dedicated himself to maintaining and beautifying the synagogue. He was known for his fervent prayers.
Two years prior to his death, he experienced a significant loss with the passing of his son-in-law, Rabbi Shimon Braun, a well-known medical consultant and founder of the "Bikur Cholim Yad Avraham" charity organization, who died after a serious illness. Rabbi Krishevsky accepted this tragedy with love and silence.
He is survived by his sons, Rabbi Yosef Kadish Krishevsky, director of Toldos Aharon institutions, and Rabbi Chaim Yechezkel Krishevsky, a long-time secretary for the institutions, as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who are involved in Torah and Mitzvot and hold central positions within the Chassidic community's institutions. The funeral procession departed on the eve of "Zechor Brit" from the main synagogue in Mea Shearim, Jerusalem, and proceeded to the Toldos Aharon section of the Mount of Olives cemetery.
The family is observing Shiva, the traditional seven-day mourning period, at his home on Shvetei Israel Street 46A in Jerusalem until the eve of Rosh Hashanah.