Chabad Rabbi Tuvia Bloi, Influential Educator and Author, Dies at 90

Rabbi Tuvia Bloi, a prominent figure in the Chabad community and longtime rabbi of the Chabad congregation in Neve Yaakov, Jerusalem, passed away at the age of 90. Known as a thinker, educator, and prolific author within Chabad literature, Rabbi Bloi was a key founder of the "Torat Emet" and "Beit Chana" educational institutions in Jerusalem.

Born in Jerusalem in 1936, Rabbi Bloi grew close to the Chabad movement in his youth and contributed significantly to its educational and public activities over many decades. He helped establish evening yeshivas in Jerusalem, held leadership roles in the Chabad youth organization, and was deeply involved in spreading Chassidic teachings.

Rabbi Bloi authored numerous books and articles on Jewish law, philosophy, and Chassidut, including works such as "Klalei Rashi," "Ner LeMashichi," "Al Minhagim U'Mekoroteihem," and the "Leket U'Prat" series. He also led Torah institutes and translated volumes of the "Likkutei Sichot" into Hebrew. His death comes about three weeks after the passing of his wife, Rebbetzin Chana Fromet.

His funeral will take place today (Wednesday) at 2:00 PM, departing from the Shamgar Funeral Home in Jerusalem to the Chabad section on the Mount of Olives, where he will be buried beside his wife.