Rebbetzin Bashe Esther Frish, Wife of 'Matok Midvash' Author, Passes Away at 90
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Rebbetzin Bashe Esther Frish, wife of the late Rabbi Daniel Frish, author of the 'Matok Midvash' commentary on the Zohar, passed away in Jerusalem at the age of 90. Known for her piety, hospitality, and dedication to prayer, she was a pillar of support for her husband's work and charitable causes. Her passing follows that of her son-in-law, Rabbi Chaim Yosef Gottlieb, about a month ago. The funeral took place on Wednesday from Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood to the Mount of Olives.
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- Rebbetzin Bashe Esther Frish, wife of Rabbi Daniel Frish, passed away at age 90.
- She was known for her piety, hospitality, and support of her husband's commentary on the Zohar.
- Her home in Jerusalem was a center for guests and charitable activities.
- She was the mother of five sons, all respected Torah scholars.
- Her passing occurred about a month after the death of her son-in-law, Rabbi Chaim Yosef Gottlieb.
- The funeral was held on Wednesday from Jerusalem's Mea Shearim to the Mount of Olives.
Rebbetzin Bashe Esther Frish, widow of Rabbi Daniel Frish, author of the renowned commentary 'Matok Midvash' on the Zohar, passed away on Wednesday night at the age of 90. She was born in 1936 to Rabbi Moshe Gottlieb, a descendant of Rabbi Gavad of Stropkov. Her upbringing was steeped in Torah and piety, instilling in her the modesty and devotion to God characteristic of earlier generations.
Married to Rabbi Daniel Frish, she dedicated her life to supporting his scholarly pursuits, particularly his work on the Zohar. She lived a life of self-sacrifice, prioritizing her husband's studies and the dissemination of Kabbalistic teachings. Her home in Jerusalem was known for its open hospitality, always welcoming guests, including the needy and yeshiva students from Israel and abroad.
Rebbetzin Frish was deeply devoted to prayer, reciting Psalms daily and completing the entire book thousands of times throughout her life, often praying for the welfare of the community. She had strong faith in the righteousness of the Tzaddikim, frequently visiting their graves, notably Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's tomb in Meron, where she prayed for the public's salvation. She also actively supported charitable institutions and educational networks, including "Beit HaZohar - Matok Midvash" and "Yערות HaDvash," contributing to the spread of hidden Torah teachings throughout the Land of Israel.
She was blessed to see her children grow into esteemed Torah scholars and Kabbalists. Her sons include Rabbi Avraham Frish, chairman of "Beit HaZohar Matok Midvash"; Rabbi Tzvi Aryeh Frish, Av Beit Din of "Yערות HaDvash"; Rabbi Aharon Frish, a senior editor at the "Matok Midvash" institute; Rabbi Moshe Frish, Av Beit Din of "Nachlat Dvash"; and Rabbi Chaim Yosef.
Her passing comes shortly after the death of her son-in-law, Rabbi Chaim Yosef Gottlieb, a prominent figure in the Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok community and a staunch defender of Jerusalem's sanctity, who died in the United States after a severe car accident about a month prior. The funeral procession departed on Wednesday morning from the Toldos Avrohom Yitzchok study hall in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighborhood, passing by the Toldos Aharon study hall en route to the Mount of Olives for burial. The family is observing Shiva at the home of her son, Rabbi Avraham Frish, at 15 Slonim Street in Jerusalem.
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