Rav Avrohom Schindler zt”l was niftar on Tuesday in Lakewood, NJ, just shy of his 98th birthday, bringing to a close a life devoted entirely to Torah, talmidim, and unwavering avodas hakodesh.
For decades, Rav Schindler was known as a beloved and deeply respected rebbi, first at Yeshiva of Eastern Parkway and later at Yeshiva Ohr Hameir of New Rochelle (Peekskill). Generations of talmidim remember his warmth, clarity, and steady dedication, as well as the personal care he invested in each bochur who passed through his shiur.
An early talmid of Rav Yitzchok Hutner zt”l, Rav Schindler carried the mesorah of his rebbi throughout his life.
Rav Schindler resided in Crown Heights for much of his life, where he was a central pillar of the well-known Minyan HaKollel of Yeshivas Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin. That minyan, sustained by a small group of dedicated bnei Torah, continued functioning faithfully for many years, up until around the time Rav Schindler moved to Lakewood some 20 years ago.
In Lakewood, Rav Schindler continued to live a life of Torah and dignity, serving as a model of lifelong learning and yiras Shamayim. Even in advanced age, he remained deeply connected to Torah.
His levayah took place on Tuesday in Lakewood.
Rav Schindler is survived by his children and grandchildren, who continue his legacy of Torah and avodas Hashem.
The family is sitting shivah until Monday morning at 1187 Idalia Avenue in Lakewood, NJ>
Yehi zichro baruch.
