it is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Avrohom Dov Pinsky zt”l, longtime rosh yeshiva of Shaarei Tzion L’Tzeirim in Bnei Brak.
Rav Pinsky, who lived in Petach Tikvah and later in Kiryat Yearim (Telz-Stone), was niftar on Shabbos following years of illness. He was 76.
The levayah was held late Motzoei Shabbos at the Segulah Cemetery in Petach Tikvah, where he was laid to rest.
Rav Pinsky was born in England on 25 Shevat 5709 (1949) to his father, Rav Kalman Azriel (Zelig) Pinsky zt”l, rosh kollel of Aliyos Eliyahu, and his mother, Rebbetzin Chaya Itta a”h, daughter of the famed mashgiach, Rav Elya Lopian zt”l.
As a young man, Rav Pinsky learned in Yeshivas Chevron in Yerushalayim, where he absorbed Torah from the roshei yeshiva and earned a reputation for his ahavas Yisroel and care for others.
One of the best-known stories told about him highlights his deep sensitivity. Rav Meir Tzimrot, a maggid meisharim, once shared that when he joined Yeshivas Chevron mid-year, he felt entirely alone. With 350 talmidim already settled in, there was no bed for him in the dorm, no spot in the first shift of the dining room, and no one to learn with. For two days, he sat alone, unnoticed. On the third day, just before Mincha, someone approached him and asked, “What’s your name?” When Rav Meir responded, the bochur asked, “Why are you learning alone?” Rav Meir, overwhelmed, burst into tears and admitted he didn’t know anyone. The young man then told him, “I’ll learn with you until I find you a chavrusa.” That bochur was Rav Avrohom Dov Pinsky. “He gave me chizuk and encouragement,” Rav Meir said. “I’ll never forget how he fulfilled the words of Shammai: Hevei mekabel es kol ha’adam b’sever panim yafos. It’s because of him that I remained in the yeshiva.”
Rav Pinsky married Rebbetzin Zehava a”h (née Sorsky), who predeceased him several years ago.
For decades, Rav Pinsky led Yeshivas Shaarei Tzion L’Tzeirim in Bnei Brak, raising generations of talmidim with dedication and warmth. In his hometown of Petach Tikvah, he founded Torah institutions and would often fondly recount the special relationship he merited with his grandfather, Rav Elya.
He was a beloved mispallel at Tefillah L’Moshe in Petach Tikvah, under the leadership of Rav Nissim Levi, where he was cherished by all who daven there.
In recent years, he relocated to Kiryat Yearim (Telz-Stone), where he continued to inspire those around him with his quiet dignity and yiras Shamayim.
Rav Pinsky leaves behind a large and distinguished family—sons, daughters, and grandchildren—who continue his legacy of Torah and yiras Shamayim.
Yehi zichro baruch.
{Matzav.com Israel}
