Jerusalem, Israel - Grand Rabbi Passed Away

Jerusalem, Israel - Rabbi Moshe Halbershtam a major spiritual leader of the Edah H'charedis community has passed away in Jerusalem of a heart attack at the age of 74, funeral to be in Kekar H'Shabos 15:30.

Rabbi Halbershtam's death comes just one day after the passing of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, the Satmar Rebbe, also a major spiritual leader of the Edah H'Charedis.

Both men were distant relatives of the Sanz Rebbe Chaim Halbershtam, known as the Divrei Chaim, who lived in the 18th century. Moshe Halbershtam also prayed regularly in Satmar's Ohel Rachel Synagogue in Mea She'arim.

Halbershtam's death was a surprise, although he had complained of back pains and had been hospitalized in recent weeks.
He is survived by seven children and close to 100 grandchildren.


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Tens of thousands took part in the funeral procession from Edah H'Charedis headquarters on Rechov Strauss in downtown Jerusalem to the Mount of Olives.