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London Chabad Yeshiva Head Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz Dies at 88
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz, the longtime head of the Great Lubavitch Yeshiva in London, has died at 88. Born in Tel Aviv and later sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to London in 1965, he built Chabad institutions, educated thousands, and remained there despite outside offers. His funeral will take place in Israel.
- 01Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Hertz died in London at age 88.
- 02He led the Great Lubavitch Yeshiva and helped build Chabad in Britain.
- 03The Lubavitcher Rebbe sent him to London in 1965.
- 04He founded Kingsley Way Beis Medrash and brought many Jews closer to observance.
- 05His funeral will be held in Israel.
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