Renowned Kabbalist Rabbi David Batsri Dies at 85
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
Renowned Israeli Kabbalist Rabbi David Batsri, head of the "HaShalom" yeshiva, died at 85 on Friday after a sudden health deterioration. His funeral was scheduled for the same day in Jerusalem.
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- Kabbalist Rabbi David Batsri died at age 85.
- He led the "HaShalom" yeshiva in Jerusalem.
- His death followed a sudden health decline.
- He was a prolific author and radio host.
- His funeral was held in Jerusalem on Friday.
Rabbi David Batsri, a prominent Kabbalist and head of the "HaShalom" yeshiva, passed away Friday morning at the age of 85. His sudden death followed a rapid decline in his health. Sources close to the rabbi reported that he collapsed suddenly at his home in Bnei Brak earlier that morning and required resuscitation efforts.
Emergency medical teams were dispatched to his residence and performed CPR. He was then transported to Sheba Medical Center at Tel HaShomer, where he was sedated and ventilated. Doctors at the hospital pronounced him dead shortly after his arrival.
Rabbi Batsri was considered one of Israel's leading Kabbalists and led the "HaShalom" Kabbalistic yeshiva in Jerusalem. Throughout his life, he authored numerous books and hosted radio programs on Kan Moreshet and Radio Yerushalayim.
His funeral procession is scheduled to depart Friday at 2:00 PM from the Kabbalistic yeshiva on Tachkmoni Street in Jerusalem, proceeding to the Sanhedria Cemetery for burial.
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