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Rabbi David Menachem Passes Away One Month After Brother, Leaving Migdalei Emek Community in Mourning
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 23, 2026
What happened
Rabbi David Menachem, a leading Torah scholar and head of 'Ner HaTzafon' in Migdal HaEmek, died at 65, one month after his brother's death. He was known for his lifelong dedication to teaching and community leadership. Thousands attended his funeral in Migdal HaEmek, mourning the loss of two prominent rabbis within a month.
- 01Rabbi David Menachem died at 65 in Migdal HaEmek after prolonged suffering.
- 02His death came exactly one month after his brother, Rabbi Avraham Menachem, passed away.
- 03He led 'Ner HaTzafon' institutions and 'Or HaEmek' community for about 30 years.
- 04He continued teaching Torah even during his final days in the hospital.
- 05Thousands attended his funeral, held beside his brother's grave.
- 06He is survived by his wife and seven children, whom he married off during his life.
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