London Gur Hasidic Prayer Leader Yechiel Rosenberg Dies at 88
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Yechiel Naftali Hertzkah Rosenberg, a respected Gur Hasidic prayer leader in London, died at 88. Known for his devotion and charitable acts, he passed away three weeks after celebrating his birthday. His funeral will take place in Jerusalem on Thursday, November 28, 2024, where he will be buried next to his late wife.
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- Yechiel Naftali Hertzkah Rosenberg, a key Gur Hasidic figure in London, died at age 88.
- He was a renowned and long-serving prayer leader at the Gur synagogue in London.
- Rosenberg was known for his deep devotion and charitable work.
- He celebrated his 88th birthday just three weeks before his passing.
- His funeral is scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Jerusalem.
- He will be buried on the Mount of Olives next to his wife.
Yechiel Naftali Hertzkah Rosenberg, a prominent member of the Gur Hasidic community in London and a long-standing prayer leader, has passed away at the age of 88. He was known for his devoutness and was deeply respected among Gur Hasidim for his dedication to his rebbes and his role in leading prayers with great fervor, particularly during the High Holidays at the Gur synagogue in London.
Rosenberg, who worked in the diamond industry, was remembered as a kind and charitable individual who brought joy to others. He celebrated his 88th birthday just three weeks prior to his passing. His wife, Sasha (Susie) Rosenberg, daughter of Menachem Mendel Shor, passed away in April 2022.
He is survived by his sons, Menachem Mendel Rosenberg of Jerusalem and Chaim Elazar Rosenberg of Ashdod, his daughter in London, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who continue his legacy of Torah and Hasidism.
His funeral procession will begin at 10:30 AM on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from the Shagar Funeral Home in Jerusalem. The procession will pass by the Great Synagogue of Gur Hasidim on Yirmiyahu Street before proceeding to the Mount of Olives, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife.
The family will be observing the traditional seven-day mourning period in Jerusalem.