Owner of Legendary 'Otzar HaSefarim' Bookstore, Dies at 93
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
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- The bookstore was a significant resource for Torah scholars and students.
- He was known for his role as a Torah advisor and charitable nature.
- His funeral was held in Jerusalem on Friday.
He was the son of Rabbi Israel Moshe. The store was a significant destination for yeshiva deans, Torah scholars, married students (avrechim), and yeshiva students, who relied on it for their study needs.
He would also gently advise if a particular book was not aligned with a student's learning style. He was known in his Sanhedria Murchevet neighborhood as a righteous and charitable individual, dedicated to his prayer quorum and consistent study routines.
In recent years, he relocated to Modi'in Illit, where he endured and accepted his ailments with love. He is survived by a large and blessed family. His funeral took place on Friday, departing from Shagar Funeral Home in Jerusalem to Har HaMenuchot cemetery, where he was buried after noon.