Rabbi Ezra Pollack, Known for Humility, Laid to Rest Without Eulogy

Rabbi Ezra Pollack, 65, passed away at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem after a prolonged illness. He was buried on Har HaMenuchot without eulogies, as per his final wishes, which also stipulated that no words of praise or appreciation be inscribed on his tombstone. Rabbi Pollack was a distinguished scholar at the "Chaim v'Shalom" Kabbalistic yeshiva, led by Rabbi Mordechai Attia, and was knowledgeable in both exoteric and esoteric religious texts. He taught Kabbalah and other subjects to dozens of students and provided a home for many who were returning to religious observance. He also studied regularly with the Rebbe of Toldos Aharon. Close associates described him as someone who concealed his greatness, acting with simplicity and pleasantness, honoring Torah scholars and supporting them financially and physically. He would collect donations for scholars and ensure they had meals. His suffering began nearly three years ago when he collapsed during a lecture. After spending months in intensive care and rehabilitation, he returned home paralyzed on one side and in a nursing state. Later, he was diagnosed with a severe illness. Despite facing numerous medical treatments, experimental drugs, and emergency surgeries, he persevered. Two months prior to his passing, he had shown improvement, but a system collapse led to his death. Those who knew him emphasized his acceptance of suffering with love and without complaint. A doctor noted he never heard Rabbi Pollack complain about pain, and the Rabbi himself expressed gratitude for the efforts made on his behalf. The family is now emerging from the shiva mourning period to face significant financial hardship, with 12 children, two of whom are still unmarried. The public is being called upon to assist the family with their debts and to help fund the upcoming weddings of the two daughters.