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Rabbanit Sarah Rachel Israelzon, Daughter of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, Passes Away at 93

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 1 hour ago

What happened

Rabbanit Sarah Rachel Israelzon, daughter of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, died at 93 in Bnei Brak after a brief illness following her grandson's engagement. She was known for her devotion to Torah and family, leaving behind a prominent rabbinic lineage.

  • 01Rabbanit Sarah Rachel Israelzon died at 93 in Maayanei Hayeshua Hospital, Bnei Brak.
  • 02She collapsed after attending her youngest grandson's engagement celebration.
  • 03Daughter of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, she was devoted to Torah and family care.
  • 04Married to Rabbi Yosef Israelzon, they lived near Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman in Bnei Brak.
  • 05She left behind sons and sons-in-law who are respected Torah scholars and rabbis.
  • 06Her siblings included notable rabbis and she endured multiple family losses.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew34 minutes ago
Rabbanit Sarah Rachel Israelzon, Daughter of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, Passes Away at 93
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago
Rabbanit Sarah Rachel Israelzon, Daughter of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, Passes Away at 93

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