Prominent Rabbi Shlomo Alfa, 96, Dies in Bnei Brak
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Rabbi Shlomo Alfa, a 96-year-old prominent figure in the Chazon Ish family and a respected preacher, died in Bnei Brak after collapsing at his daughter's home. He was known for preserving memories of the Chazon Ish and for his own scholarship and public lectures. He is survived by his children and grandchildren, including former Bnei Brak mayor Avraham Rubenstein.
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- Rabbi Shlomo Alfa, a 96-year-old prominent rabbi and preacher, has died.
- He was a key figure in preserving memories of the revered Rabbi Chazon Ish.
- Rabbi Alfa collapsed at his daughter's home in Bnei Brak and was taken to hospital.
- He was the son-in-law of Rabbi Meir Karlistz and nephew-in-law of the Chazon Ish.
- His son-in-law is former Bnei Brak mayor Avraham Rubenstein.
Rabbi Shlomo Alfa, a significant figure within the Chazon Ish family and a renowned preacher, passed away at the age of 96. He was rushed to Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak after collapsing at his daughter's home, where he had been residing due to declining health. Despite resuscitation efforts, he died shortly after arrival.
Rabbi Alfa was known for his deep connection to the Chazon Ish, his uncle by marriage, and for preserving rare personal testimonies and historical memories of the revered rabbi's life and teachings. He frequently lectured on these topics at public and religious gatherings.
Born to Rabbi Eliezer Alfa, who served as the rabbi of the Karmia neighborhood in Haifa and was the son-in-law of Rabbi Meir Karlistz, brother of the Chazon Ish, Rabbi Shlomo Alfa inherited a distinguished rabbinical lineage. He spent many years in Jerusalem, where he was known as "Rabbi Alfa from Jerusalem" and was respected for his scholarship, humility, and pleasant demeanor. He also mentored many students and inspired many through his lectures.
Among his notable family members is his son-in-law, Avraham Rubenstein, former mayor of Bnei Brak and secretary of the Council of Torah Sages. Rabbi Alfa is survived by his children and grandchildren, who continue his legacy of Torah study and observance. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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