it is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of the esteemed Breslover mashpia, Rav Binyamin Zev Knopelmacher zt”l, after years of illness. He was 75.
Rav Knopelmacher was regarded as one of the most influential spiritual guides in Breslov, and for decades, thousands sought out his brocha, counsel, and heartfelt encouragement. His gentle manner, clarity of thought, and ability to uplift struggling souls made him a beloved figure whose impact reached far beyond his immediate circle.
He was born in Denmark to his father, Rav Yitzchak Knopelmacher zt”l, and was raised and educated in the Vizhnitz institutions of Torah and chassidus. In later years, he drew close to the Breslov community, where he eventually became one of its leading and most respected mashpi’im.
Countless individuals streamed to his home seeking advice, spiritual direction, or simply a word of inspiration. He devoted himself to strengthening avodas Hashem among the younger generation, instilling within them the pathways of Breslov with sincerity and warmth.
Faithful to Breslov tradition, he traveled annually to Uman for Rosh Hashanah to spend the Yom Tov near the tziyun of Rebbe Nachman.
Rabbi Knopelmacher leaves behind a family of children and grandchildren who follow the path of Torah and mitzvos.
Yehi zichro boruch.
{Matzav.com}
