Rabbi Avraham Yitzchok Rosenfeld, 95, OBM

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Rosenfeld, patriarch of a large Lubavitch family with children and grandchildren serving as Shluchim around the world, a dedicated shochet and the longtime rov of Ahavas Achim Tzemach Tzedek in Boro Park, passed away today, the 25th of Adar, 5785.

He was 95.

Born in 5689 (1929) to Rabbi Chanoch Henoch HaKohen Rosenfeld and Mrs. Esther Miriam, Rabbi Rosenfeld was among the first students to join the Central Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva when it was established in the United States by the Frierdiker Rebbe. As part of his studies, he became proficient in the intricate laws of shechita, a skill he later practiced professionally.

In Shevat 5710 (1950), shortly after the passing of the Frierdiker Rebbe, Rabbi Rosenfeld became engaged to Krainy, daughter of Rabbi Eliyahu Yeichel Simpson. Rabbi Simpson was a devoted Mazkir of the Frierdiker Rebbe and served as the rov of Ahavas Achim Tzemach Tzedek in Boro Park. Their wedding took place on 4 Tammuz of that year. The following year after the Kabolas Hanesius on Yud Shevat 5711, the Rebbe came to the shul in Boro Park to be Sandek for his Bris of his oldest son.

In 5723 (1963), after the passing of his mother-in-law, Rabbi Rosenfeld moved in with his father-in-law with total devotion to assisting him in the running of the shul. Upon Rabbi Simpson’s passing on the fifth night of Chanukah in 5737 (1977), he assumed the role of rov, continuing his father-in-law’s legacy. Every Shabbos afternoon, he would Chazer a Mamar for the Shul’s Mispalelim.

Alongside his responsibilities at the shul, Rabbi Rosenfeld also dedicated many years to serving as part of the Hanhala of the Central Tomchei Temimim Yeshiva.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Krainy Rosenfeld, and his children: Rabbi Yosef Rosenfeld (Tzfas, Israel), Rabbi Yisroel Rosenfeld (Pittsburgh, PA), Mrs. Chanie Deitsch (Crown Heights), Rabbi Yehoshua Binyamin Rosenfeld (Bogotá, Colombia), Rabbi Mendel Rosenfeld (Zurich, Switzerland), Rabbi Shimon Ahron Rosenfeld (Crown Heights), Mrs. Sara Parshan (Toronto, Canada) and Rabbi Sholom Ber Rosenfeld (Zurich, Switzerland).

UPDATED LEVAYA DETAILS
The levaya will take place on Wednesday, 26 Adar (March 26), at approximately:
– 12:45 PM – At Congregation Ahavas Achim Tzemach Tzedek in Boro Park (1546 46th Street)
– 2:00 PM – At 770, then continuing to Montefiore Cemetery

Shiva update for Avraham Rosenfeld

Shiva at 516 Crown Street
Shiva open from 8AM-9:30PM

Minyanim times:
Shachris- 2 minyanim at 8:00, 2 at 9:00, 2 at 10:00

Mincha- 2 at 2:30, 2 at 4:30, 2 at 7:00

Maariv- 2 at 7:45, 2 at 8:00, 2 at 8:15

Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.