It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rabbi Moshe Yanofsky z”l of Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Rabbi Yanofsky was the founder and longtime beloved principal at Machon Bais Yaakov in Boro Park.
Reb Moshe was also the long-time principal of Bais Yaakov of Boro Park, serving alongside Rav Boruch and Rebbetzin Vichna Kaplan for over 20 years.
Reb Moshe was known for his humor and humility. “Please don’t call me ‘Rabbi,’” he would say, not wanting an honorific in front of his name. “My whole life I’ve been known as Mr. Yanofsky.”
Rabbi Yanofsky grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, the son of immigrants from Russia. He and his younger sister were considered miracle children, since their mother was in her forties when Reb Moshe was born.
Rabbi Yanofsky was a pioneering mechanech, who, with creativity, good cheer, and inspiration, influenced thousands of talmidos over the years.
During the last few years, Rabbi Yanofsky battled difficult illness and endured tremendous yissurim during this period.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sharon Yanofsky, and his children, Rabbi Shimon Yanofsky, Dr. Noson Yanofsky, R’ Meir Leib Yanofsky and Mrs. Golda Baila Feigenbaum. His is also survived by his sister, Mrs. Chani Neiman. He was predeceased by his son, Rav Eliyahu Yanofsky z”l of Lakewood.
The levayah will take place Friday morning, at 10 a.m., at Shomrei Hadas Chapels in Boro Park.
Yehi zichro boruch.
BDE! Special man!
Any shiva details (specifically R’ Shimon Yanofsky)?
The Levaya in Eretz Yisroel is Sunday 7:30 pm at Shamgar and then to Har Hazeisim. R’ Shimon and R’ Meir Leib Yanofsky will then be sitting Shiva from approximately 9:00/9:30 pm until 10:30 pm at the Levi family Rechov Divrei Chaim 36 Apt 25 until 10:30pm Sunday only. For updates call 053-415-3845.