Rabbi Chaim Simcha Yermak Passes Before Son-in-Law Wedding, Leaving Family in Mourning
Rabbi Chaim Simcha HaKohen Yermak, a revered Torah scholar and father of twelve, passed away at age 64 on Wednesday, 23rd of Menachem Av, after years of debilitating illness. Struck by a severe stroke during the COVID-19 pandemic, he was left partially paralyzed and dependent on others. Around two and a half years ago, he suffered a heart event requiring stenting and pacemaker implantation, followed by diabetic wounds that caused necrosis and intense suffering, leading to frequent hospitalizations.
Despite his grave health challenges, Rabbi Yermak managed to celebrate two of his children’s weddings, bearing the heavy burdens of his household and family responsibilities with humility and without complaint. Known in the Ramat Elchanan neighborhood of Bnei Brak as a humble and devoted Torah scholar, he dedicated himself tirelessly to prayer and the welfare of others, keeping his home open to all.
He was the son of Rabbi Shlomo HaKohen Yermak and son-in-law of Rabbi Alter Yitzchak Dershovitz, founder of the "Zechor Yitzchak" kollel in Bnei Brak. His funeral was held in Bnei Brak, and he was buried in Elad.
Tragically, Rabbi Yermak did not live to see his youngest daughter’s wedding, which had been planned from his sickbed. She, along with three other orphaned siblings, remain without their father’s support. His community and friends are now appealing to the public to help complete the wedding ceremony in his honor and to support the bereaved family in rebuilding their home.
Summary: Rabbi Chaim Simcha Yermak, a respected Torah scholar from Bnei Brak, died at 64 after years of illness, leaving behind a grieving family including a daughter engaged but not yet married. His community calls for public support to honor his final wishes and assist his orphaned children.
Points: - Rabbi Yermak suffered a severe stroke and heart issues, leading to long-term disability. - Despite illness, he arranged two children’s weddings and supported a large family. - He died at 64, before his youngest daughter’s wedding could take place. - The family now faces hardship with four orphaned children, including a 17-year-old daughter. - Community members urge public help to complete the daughter’s wedding and support the family.
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