Renowned Rabbi Pinchas Zelewansky, Leader of 'Merkaz HaTorah' Yeshiva, Passes Away

Rabbi Pinchas Zelewansky, a prominent Torah scholar and leader, has passed away in Jerusalem after a prolonged period of suffering, which he bore with faith. He was the head of the 'Merkaz HaTorah' yeshiva and kollel, and the rabbi of the 'Derech HaChaim' community in the Har Nof neighborhood. He was also the author of the 'Nikhbadei Noam' book series.

Born to Rabbi Mordechai Alter Zelewansky, Rabbi Zelewansky studied at the 'Be'er Yaakov' yeshiva, where he was a devoted student of Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapira and Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, absorbing their deep methods of study and ethical teachings.

He married the daughter of Rabbi Chaim Kreizwirt, the Av Beis Din of Antwerp. Later, Rabbi Zelewansky took over the leadership of the 'Merkaz HaTorah' yeshiva in Jerusalem, which he had founded. For decades, he taught thousands of students, imparting his unique approach to in-depth Torah study.

Rabbi Zelewansky is survived by his children, grandchildren, and numerous students who continue his legacy. His brother, Rabbi Chaim Zelewansky, was the head of the 'Meor HaTalmid' yeshiva in Rehovot.

The funeral procession began on Wednesday at 1:30 PM from his Beit Midrash 'Derech HaChaim' at 20 Agasi Street in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem, proceeding to Har HaMenuchot for burial.