Prominent Israeli Rabbi and Slaughter Expert Mordechai Glai Dies at 75
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Rabbi Mordechai Glai, a prominent expert in Israel's slaughter industry and kashrut, died at age 75 in Bnei Brak after a serious illness. He was highly respected by leading rabbis and trained many professionals. The Chief Rabbi of Israel eulogized him for his strict adherence to halachic standards. His funeral was held in Elad.
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- Rabbi Mordechai Glai, a leading slaughter expert, died at 75 in Bnei Brak.
- He was highly respected by prominent rabbis like Chaim Kanievsky and Yitzchak Zilberstein.
- Rabbi Glai headed slaughter systems and trained professionals in Israel and abroad.
- Chief Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar praised his strict halachic standards.
- He continued his work examining slaughterers even while ill.
- His funeral took place in Elad after services in Bnei Brak.
Rabbi Mordechai Glai, a well-known figure in Israel's slaughter industry, passed away at the age of 75 after a battle with a serious illness. He died at the Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center in Bnei Brak.
Rabbi Glai, who resided in the Ramat Elchanan neighborhood of Bnei Brak, was recognized as a leading expert in slaughter and kashrut (dietary laws). He was highly respected by prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky and Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein, who relied on his rulings and expertise.
Throughout his career, Rabbi Glai headed slaughter and supervision systems, examined slaughterers and inspectors, and trained numerous professionals for work in Israel and abroad. The Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Kalman Meir Bar, eulogized him, noting Rabbi Glai's adherence to strict halachic standards and his continued professional activity, including examining slaughterers, even during his illness.
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, including his brother, Rabbi Shimon Glai. The funeral procession began at noon from his home on Avnei Nezer Street in Ramat Elchanan, proceeded via the "Kehal Chassidim" synagogue, and concluded at the cemetery in Elad, where he was laid to rest.
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