Rabbi Yaakov Yisroel Blumenfeld, longtime devoted Shliach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, passed away last night, 5 Nissan, 5783.
He was 68.
He passed away after a short illness.
Rabbi Blumenfeld was born on Shlichus, and as per the Rebbe’s horaa to continue his father’s Shlichus, he continued for over 40 years.
He is survived by his wife Ida, siblings: Mrs. Chana Scharf – Crown Heights, and R’ Yossi Blumenfeld – Crown Heights, and many nephews and nieces – Shluchim and Mashpim, and Baalei Teshuvas around the world.
He was predeceased by his brother Rabbi Schneur Zalman Blumenfeld obm, head Shliach of Peru, and his parents Rabbi Yerachmiel and Dvora Blumenfeld obm.
Levaya and Kevura today, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rabbi Blumenfeld’s wife will be sitting Shiva in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
His siblings will be sitting Shiva in their own homes.
R’ Yossi Blumenfeld is sitting shiva for his brother until Sunday morning at 1751 union st apt 1B
Davening times
שחרית 8:00
מנחה 7:00
מעריב 8:30
Friday
שחרית 8:00
מנחה 2:30
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes – Yaakov Yisroel ben Yerachmiel
An exemplary devoted Mishpocho to the Rebbe’s Shlichus, and now 4 generations, what a courage
Many nephews and nieces – Shluchim & Mashpiim in Florida, Detroit, Chicago, Peru & Crown Heights, and spiritual descendants – Baalei Teshuvas around the world
He stood as a stronghold in defense of Judaism in a place where debauchery is the rule, where the Jewish community lacks of leadership and coherence. As sad as it is for the passing away of a Talmid Haham, how much more now his city will remain an orphaned land. Hashem Ishmor.