R’ Aharon Hakohen Blesofsky, a beloved longtime resident of Crown Heights and a baal menagen who composed one of the Rebbe’s birthday niggunim, passed away on Shabbos, 6 Elul, 5785.
He was 74.
Known for his uplifting personality, sense of humor, and deep dedication to Chabad niggunim, he brought joy and inspiration to all who knew him.
From a young age, he was a familiar presence in 770, assisting his father, Shneur Zalman Blesofsky, who served as the gabbai. He was involved in the early construction of 770 during the 1960s and was strongly connected to the upstairs zal, where he often led Seder haniggunim together with Rabbi Yoel Kahn. A gifted baal menagen, he also composed some of his own, including the Yud Aleph Nissan niggun Ohev Hashem (Kapitel Pey Zayin), in honor of the Rebbe’s 86th birthday.
After marrying Sara (née Hurwitz) in 1975, the couple settled in Crown Heights, where they raised a large family. He left a lasting impact on many bochurim through his farbrengens, his memories of the Rebbe, and his years in 770.
He is survived by his children, Avremel Blesofsky – Scotch Plains, NJ, Levi Blesofsky – Yorba Linda, CA, Chanie Kravitz – Hollywood, FL, Shmuly Blesofsky – Crown Heights, NY, Mendy Blesofsky – Crown Heights, NY, Zeldy Blesofsky – Crown Heights, NY and Boruch Sholom Blesofsky – Crown Heights, NY.
His wife Sara Blesofsky passed away in 2011.
He is also survived by his siblings, Yehudis Engel, Mimi Furst, Libby Zweibel, Faigy Rubenfeld and Yehuda Blesofsky.
The Levaya will take place on Sunday, passing 770 at 12:00 pm, burial in Montefiore Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
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Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
Audio: Ohev Hashem
A very special man indeed
With very special children
😭
Tough as nails and a heart of gold!!!
I knew Ari for close to 55 years. He was a LOYAL friend and in return had LOYAL friends.
He prepared the bench for the Rebbe in the upstairs Zal.
Boruch Dayan Ho’Emes
Reb Aharon was a very special kind Chosid who always looked to help a fellow Yid.
We lost a very special Neshomo
R Aharon was one of a kind and had profound impact on me.
I miss him already
Boruch Dayan Haemes
My dear friend Zeldy, My heart is so broken for you. 💔 BDE I’m so sorry. 😓 Sending so much love and healing to you and your family. 🙏🏻
Dear family,
Ari was not only a beloved Mechutan, he was a good friend… He will be missed. May we witness Moshiach and Techias Hamesim soon and rejoice together.
Baruch Dayan HaEmes,
Bentzion Kravitz, Jerusalem
So sad 😭
Didn’t knew he made those niggunim
Moshiach now!
Ari was a dear friend and neighbor.
he knew i loved deep nigunim, and he wld send me voice notes
A DEEP IBERGEGEBINER CHOSSID
OYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
BDE
My life was saved by Aharon. He pulled me from a swimming pool when I was just 8 years old. I was pushed in the pool, but couldn’t swim. I am forever grateful. I am a father and grandfather today.
Gave it his all and has what to show for it
Time for Moshiach
ברוך דיין האמת. Very sad.
A special chossid he will be sorely missed 😢
Hamakom Menachem eschem
Very sad
Bde
Great guy
So very sorry and shocked to read this… such a loss. We remember Aharon A”H as a man with a strong sense of humor and always showing warmth and friendliness.
To you & the entire family, hamokom yenachem eschem b’soych sha’ar avaylay Zion v’ Yerushalyim
Simcha & Hindy Lewis, Israel
Very sad and sorry to hear, I first met Aaron mid sixtys,we were same age, showed me all the tricks for 770.We kept in touch over the years.loved to sing ,infact all the family were chazzonim,
He will truly be missed, Hashem should comfort the family. BDE
BDE
Aharon Blesofsky was a wonderfully bright light in a ever changing complex world.Like a boulder in a chaotic river, you could not sway him to change no matter the outside pressure.He always stood consistently strong with his virtue, genuineness, kindness & strong conviction to the truth.His humor & sharp wit where legendary.He will definitely live on in the countless fond memories of all who delighted in his luminous company & his beautiful children.My comfort & condolences to his family for their loss, he was truly one of a kind.
Best,
Mendy Geisinsky
Reb Aharon will long be remembered as one who stood-up, thundered the truth and championed kindness. He strongly objected when bluff and injustice were promoted, -regardless the stature of the perpetrator. The interesting thing was, that the usual suspects were be careful not to carry-on if he was present. The פסוק says that this virtue helps bring the גאולה, — we are so ready. Moshiach now! No doubt that he will be a מליץ יושר, a loud voice לפני מרן דבשמיא on behalf of כלל ישראל.
תנצב”ה
Ari was an incredible chossid who loved us and Farbrneged with us so much.
He will be very missed.
Was such a beloved chossid