IN TRIBUTE: Rav Mordechai Stein, Gaved Faltishan, zt”l

YS GOLD 

Klal Yisroel suffered a great loss on Shabbos, Shevi’i shel Pesach, with the passing of Hagaon Rav Mordechai Stein, Gaved Faltishan, at the age of 84. 

The Ruv was the son of the great posek, Rav Yisroel Avrohom Stein, zt”l, and followed in his illustrious ways. His Beis Medrash on 49th street in Boro Park was a center for Torah and Tefillah for the entire community. 

Rav Stein was a phenomenal orator, and would inspire the public with his inspiring derashos—drawing upon the holy teachings of his illustrious rebbeim which included the Admorim of Viznitz and Satmar. 

He served for many years as the menahel of the Satmar yeshiva where he shaped and molded many talmidim. He also led the Munkatcher yeshiva for some years. His talmidim from those years remember him fondly to this day. 

The rov suffered  from illness in recent years, and his situation deteriorated in recent weeks. He was sadly niftar on Shevi’i shel Pesach. 

Levayos were held on the last day of Pesach, drawing large crowds to the rebbes Beis Medrash on 49th street, the Munktacher Beis Medrash, as well as a levaya with multiple  stops in Williamsburg.

The rov leaves behind beautiful generations of Rabbonim and marbitzei Torah who continue on his golden path. 

Yehi zichro baruch.