Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein died at the age of 64 after a protracted battle with sickness. Find out more about him.
Rabbi Wallerstein touched the hearts and souls of thousands of pupils from all walks of life during his three decades in chinuch, with his signature passion, clarity, and love.
He was best known for founding the Ohr Naava Institute, which dared to think beyond the box at a time when there was no other center like it.
Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein, A Popular Educator, And Speaker Died At 64
In Brooklyn, NY, Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein founded Ohr Yitzchak, Ateres Naava Seminary for Girls, and Ohr Naava Women’s Institute.
He was a Jewish symbol of bold vision, deep passion, and unwavering warmth, according to Ohr Naava. With over three decades of chinuch experience, the charismatic educator touched the hearts and souls of thousands of students from all religious backgrounds with his unparalleled passion, clarity, and compassion.
I am shaken to wake up this morning to the devastating news of the passing of Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein Zt”l. Rabbi Wallerstein was not only an icon in our community, but a special soul that inspired and touched thousands of lives every day. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/hR2MkmE1Od
— Councilwoman Inna Vernikov (@InnaVernikov) May 2, 2022
He was a well-known international speaker who traveled the globe, motivating men and women from all walks of life.
For decades, his soul desired to learn more about chinuch and how he could have a more significant impact on the world. He was a charismatic educator who impacted the hearts and souls of thousands of students from all religious backgrounds with his trademark passion, clarity, and compassion. He will be greatly missed all throughout the world.
Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein Died Suffering From An Illness For Several Years
According to the source, Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein, a well-known educator, and speaker, died at around 5:00 a.m. on Monday.
The bad news comes after battling an illness for several years; however, it is unknown what illness he was suffering from.
This exceptional individual has led hundreds, if not thousands, of Klal Yisroel members back to a life of Torah uMitzvos. He established programs, schools, and other educational opportunities to ensure that no young person was left behind in their Jewish identity.
With Sadness we regret to inform you of the passing of Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein
Rabbi Wallerstein, Founder of Ohr Naava, inspired thousands of people throughout the world
Rabbi Wallerstein has been giving shiurim in Communites for CHAZAQ since our inception
Baruch Dayan Emet pic.twitter.com/T3EoSYOSDo— CHAZAQ Organization (@ChazaqOrg) May 2, 2022
His success stemmed from his genuine love and dedication to all members of Klal Yisroel. He died after a long illness. Klal Yisroel has suffered a significant setback. May he serve as a translator for all of us.
He spent his years in Flatbush with his wife Estee, his business partner and companion in crime, whom he left behind with their daughters and grandchildren. The funeral will take place in Ohr Naava in Brooklyn.