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Boruch Dayan Hoemes: R’ Yaakov Shmuelevitz, OBM

With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Reb Yaakov Shmuelevitz, OBM, Shliach to Beit Shean, Israel, at the age of 50.

Reb Yakkov was diagnosed with a severe illness three years ago, which caused him and his family much suffering. He passed away this morning, Thursday, the 8th of Shvat.

Reb Yaakov was was born in Belgium, and his family moved to Eretz Yisroel when he was 4. He learned in Yeshivas Itri, where he was first introduced to the Tanya by Chabad Chasidim.

After becoming a devout Chosid, he settled in Beit Shean as the Rebbe’s Shliach in 1984, and he became an integral part of the city’s Jewish community.

He is survived by his 13 children, the youngest being his 7-year-old daughter.

The Levaya took place Thursday afternoon in Beit Shean.

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6 Comments

  • cannot take this

    If i am not mistaking he is a son in law to Rabbi and Mrs. Lison of kfar chabad, married an einikel of shlomo chaim Kesselman
    BDE terrible terrible

  • צבי ערנטריי טורונטו

    ברוך דיין אמת.למדתי בכפר ב תשמ״ב לא אשכח איך שהרב התמים יעקב זצ״ל היה הרוח החיה בעיקר בליל שבת היה מתחיל בשירה וריקודים בחדר אוכל של הישיבה ונותן חיות לבחורים החדשים מישיבות תיכוניות ולזכותו יאמר שהרבה מהם נעשו לתמימים מושלמים וכן שלוחים מסורים בלב ונפש לרבי,

  • Moshe from Toronto

    Boruch Dayin Emes ברוך דין אמת

    A Real Sheliach who left us so soon. He was a real example what it means to be a chosid and Sheliach of the Rebbe. He was always happy and positive, his warmth and comfort will never be forgotten. A person who always went out of his way to help another.

    To his family. We are terribly sorry for your loss and the pain you are going through now. You had a very special father/in law and Zady, May Hashem give strength to you all to continue in his Chasidishe ways. May you be comforted with knowing that his/our entire Kevutsa share in your pain and wish you only simchas from now on.
    your whole family should know only simchas and continue to be a source of nachas to him.
    May we be united again with him with the coming of MOSHIACH NOW.
    Hamokom yenachem eschem Bsoich shar availie tziyon virushalayim

  • A student

    Bs”D

    BD”E. He was my teacher in school. Will not forget his chayus and the way he taught. Left a big impression. Cared a lot.

    Rabbi Shmulevitz! The world will not be the same without you…

    Moshiach NOW