BDE: Ariella Benhiyoun, 81, OBM

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Ariella Benhiyoun OBM, beloved sister, aunt, educator, and founder of Beis Medrash L’Nashim U’Lebanot who passed away on Thursday, 27 Sivan, 5786.

She was 81 years old.

Ariella was born in Morocco & came from a very prestigious family & was a descendant of the Chida & Rabbi Yosef Albo.

Ariella devoted her life to Torah, Chassidus, education, and helping others. Through her vision and dedication in founding Beis Medrash L’Nashim, she inspired countless women and left a lasting impact on her community and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her outstanding acts of chesed touched countless lives and created a legacy that will continue for generations.

She is survived by her siblings: Dr. Esther Reich (Crown Heights), Dr. Miriam Parks (Huntington Beach, CA), Rabbi Meir Chai Benhiyoun (Chicago, IL), and Dr. Yosef Benhiyoun (Paris, France), along with many nieces, nephews, relatives, students, and friends who cherished her deeply.

Levaya Details:

The levaya will take place on Friday, passing by 770 Eastern Parkway at 12:00 PM, and will continue to Montefiore Cemetery for a 1:00 PM burial.

Shiva Details:

1301 President Street
(Between Brooklyn Avenue and New York Avenue)

Times TBD.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes