Prominent Bnei Brak Resident Dies at 62 After Heart Surgery
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Alter Chaim Meislish, a 62-year-old resident of Bnei Brak, died on Saturday at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv following complications from open-heart surgery. Born in 1964, he was the son of Rabbi Yaakov Meislish and Batya Meislish, and a grandson of Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak of Lelov Jerusalem. Known for his kindness and charitable work, Meislish was a prominent figure in his community. His funeral took place Saturday night in Bnei Brak.
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- Alter Chaim Meislish, a 62-year-old Bnei Brak resident, died Saturday at Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital.
- His death followed complications from recent open-heart surgery.
- He was the son of Rabbi Yaakov Meislish and grandson of Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak of Lelov Jerusalem.
- Meislish was known for his kindness and charitable activities in Bnei Brak.
- The funeral was held Saturday night in Bnei Brak.
Alter Chaim Meislish, a resident of the Shikun Heh neighborhood in Bnei Brak, passed away on Shabbat at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv at the age of 62. He had been suffering from heart problems and underwent open-heart surgery recently. His condition deteriorated after the surgery, and he was placed on a respirator before his passing.
Meislish was born on April 10, 1964, to Rabbi Yaakov Meislish, a prominent student of Rabbi Chazon Ish, and Batya Meislish, daughter of Rabbi Yaakov Yitzchak of Lelov Jerusalem. He was raised in a religious household, with his father deeply influenced by Rabbi Chazon Ish and adhering strictly to his teachings. His father instilled these values in his children and family.
Known for his kindness and warm demeanor, Meislish was a familiar figure in Bnei Brak. He was associated with the Lelov and Lutzk Hasidic courts and was known for his willingness to help others. He had a special connection with his uncle, the Rebbe of Lelov Jerusalem.
The funeral was scheduled for Saturday night at 11:15 PM, departing from his home at 3 Tzirilson Street in Bnei Brak to the Segula cemetery, where he was to be buried.