Rabbi Yechiel Michel Yehuda Leib Zalmanov, one of the elder Chabad Chassidim in Israel, passed away on Monday, 25 Teves, 5777.
Rabbi Zalmanov was one of the founders of the Chabad community in Bnei Brak, Israel, as well as its Mosdos. He was one of the first to spread Judaism under the umbrella organization Tzeirei Agudas Chabad of Israel since its founding.
He is survived by his wife and children, Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov – New York, Rabbi Shmulik Zalmanov – Kfar Chabad, Mrs. Lider – Bnei Brak, Mrs. Bloi – Jerusalem, Mrs. Kesselman– New York, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The levaya will take place today in Bnei Brak and burial in Tzfas.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
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