Rabbi Dr. Eliezer (Leon) Ehrenpreis z”l
On Monday, 7 Elul/August 16, Rabbi Dr. Eliezer (Leon) Ehrenpreis, internationally renowned mathematical researcher and eminent Torah scholar, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away.
In addition to his celebrated accomplishments in mathematics, Dr. Ehrenpreis was a respected talmid chacham who received semicha from Rav Moshe Feinstein. Viewed in the greater Jewish community as a “bridge between two worlds,” Dr. Ehrenpreis served for many years as an advisor on mathematical and scientific issues to Rav Moshe.
Rabbi Dr. Ehrenpreis is survived by his wife, Ahava (née Sperka), originally of Detroit, Michigan, his eight children, his thirteen grandchildren, and his brother.
Yehi zichro boruch.
{Noam Amdurski-Matzav.com Newscenter}
4 Responses to “Rabbi Dr. Eliezer (Leon) Ehrenpreis z”l”
2. Comment from Sinai Robins
Time August 30, 2010 at 10:09 AM
I knew him as a friend, as an insightful and gifted mathematician, and as a colleague at Temple University. I will miss him dearly.
3. Comment from Yael
Time August 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM
A great man, a good man, a unique man. We will miss him
4. Comment from Y. Grossman
Time September 6, 2010 at 8:42 PM
A true Talmid Chachum and a unique human being, I had the pleasure of knowing him for many years and I am greatly saddened by this news.
Klal Yisroel will surely miss him and his Chidushei Torah.
1. Comment from Anon
Time August 21, 2010 at 10:00 PM
I knew him from Young Israel Avenue J. Sweet man. Will be missed.