Chabad Leader Rabbi Tuvia Bloi Passes Away at 90 in Jerusalem

Rabbi Tuvia Bloi, a revered Chabad rabbi and spiritual leader in Jerusalem, passed away at the age of 90. He served as the rabbi of the Chabad community in Neve Yaakov and was a founding figure of several educational institutions in Jerusalem, including the Talmud Torah "Torat Emet" for boys and the "Beit Chana" school network for girls. Rabbi Bloi was known for his deep scholarship, prolific writing, and close relationship with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. His death comes just three weeks after the passing of his wife, Rebbetzin Chana Promet, daughter of Rabbi Chaim Uri Rosenberg, highlighting their lifelong partnership.

Born in 1936 to Rabbi Baruch Yehuda Bloi and grandson of Rabbi Moshe Bloi, Rabbi Tuvia initially connected with the Belz and Gur Hasidic courts before embracing Chabad in 1953 under the guidance of Rabbi Avraham Leib Klein. He quickly became a key figure in spreading Chabad teachings throughout Jerusalem and beyond. Rabbi Bloi was a prolific author, contributing extensively to Chabad literature, including the influential book "Klalei Rashi," and was a central columnist for the weekly "Kfar Chabad." He also led public campaigns for Jewish unity and identity in Israel.

Throughout his life, Rabbi Bloi was deeply involved in community leadership and education, serving as CEO of Chabad's activities in Israel and fighting for issues such as the "Who is a Jew?" debate. His legacy includes dozens of books and pamphlets, such as "Ner LeMashichi" on the Tanya and the "Leket UPrat" series. His funeral took place on July 24, 2026, from the Shamgar funeral home in Romema, Jerusalem, to the Chabad section on the Mount of Olives, where he was laid to rest beside his wife. The families Bloi, Heilperin, Wilhelm, and Laufer are sitting shiva at his home in Neve Yaakov.

Rabbi Bloi's passing marks the loss of a towering spiritual and intellectual figure in the Chabad and broader Hasidic world, remembered for his scholarship, leadership, and dedication to Torah and Jewish unity.