Prominent Rabbi Amram Azarzar, Founder of Torah and Chesed in Acre, Passes Away
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Amram Azarzar, a prominent leader in Acre known for establishing Torah and kindness initiatives, has died. He was a close associate of the Abuchatzira family and managed the local Chevra Kadisha. His funeral was attended by thousands, and he was buried in Jerusalem. Rabbi Azarzar was a key figure in the Shas party's founding in Acre and leaves behind a large family involved in religious life.
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- Rabbi Amram Azarzar, a key figure in Acre's religious community, has passed away.
- He managed the local Chevra Kadisha and founded Torah institutions in the city.
- Azarzar was a close associate of the Abuchatzira rabbinical dynasty.
- He was instrumental in establishing the Shas party in Acre.
- Thousands attended his funeral, and he was buried in Jerusalem.
Rabbi Amram Azarzar, a senior and respected figure in the city of Acre and a close associate of the Abuchatzira family, passed away. He was eulogized by thousands at his funeral on Sunday evening.
Rabbi Azarzar was known for his dedication to Torah study and observance, teaching many classes and actively engaging in outreach to bring Jews closer to God. He was deeply committed to the religious education of his children and was a proponent of acts of kindness. He managed the Chevra Kadisha (burial society) in Acre, established Torah learning centers, and fostered unity among people. He was a close confidant of Admor Rabbi David Abuchatzira of Nahariya.
He was also a foundational figure in establishing the Shas party in Acre and was dedicated to public service. The article notes his efforts in spiritual revival in the south and mentions Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Hadaya, the late chief rabbi of Eilat, as someone who learned from him. Rabbi Azarzar's legacy includes his many descendants who are active in Torah institutions.
He is survived by his wife, his sons Rabbi Chaim Azarzar, CEO of Admor Rabbi Yekutiel Abuchatzira's institutions; Rabbi Meir Azarzar, a senior figure in the 'Eretz' organization and rabbi of the Hong Kong community; Rabbi Eliyahu Azarzar, head of the 'Mishkan Avitar' yeshiva; Rabbi Shimon Azarzar, a yeshiva registrar and entrepreneur; and Rabbi Yosef Noam Azarzar, a philanthropist. The family recently suffered the loss of his daughter, Ilana Yael Levi, an educator from Zichron Yaakov, who passed away after an illness.
Rabbi Azarzar was buried late Sunday night at Har HaMenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem.
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