The Skulener Rebbe, Rav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal zt”l (Updated Levayah Info)

With great sadness, Matzav.com reports the petirah of the Skulener Rebbe, Rav Yeshaya Yaakov Portugal zt”l, of Boro Park, at the age of 68.

The rebbe, known for his extraordinary tzidkus and yiras Shomayim, was a beacon of Torah, chessed, and avodas Hashem, leading his Chassidim with unwavering devotion.

Rav Yeshaya Yaakov, formerly of Montreal, Canada, assumed the mantle of Skulener leadership following the petirah of his father, the Skulener Rebbe, Rav Yisroel Avrohom Portugal zt”l, over five years ago, in 2019. He was the oldest son of Rav Yisroel Avrohom and a grandson of the Skulener Rebbe, Rav Eliezer Zusia Portugal.

His father, who had survived the horrors of the Holocaust and later became renowned for his mesirus nefesh in rescuing Jewish children during Communist rule in Romania, passed on a legacy of selfless dedication to Klal Yisroel, which his son continued with distinction.

The rebbe battled illness in recent times, but continued to serve as a source of inspiration and chizuk to his many chassidim and followers. His heart was open to the pain of others, and countless Yidden flocked to him for guidance, brachos, and support. His profound ahavas Yisroel and quiet humility left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of basking in his kedusha.

The rebbe‘s petirah leaves a deep void in the Olam HaChassidus, and his loss will be felt by the many who drew close to his warmth, chochmah, and taharah.

The rebbe, as mentioned, was the oldest child of the previous Skulener Rebbe. His siblings are Rav Meir Portugal, Skulener Rebbe of Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Rav Efraim Chaim Yehuda Portugal, Skulener Rebbe of Monsey, New York; Rav Hersh Noach Portugal, Skulener Rebbe of Lakewood; Rav Shmuel Mordechai Portugal, Skulener Rov in Boro Park; Rebbetzin Leah Leba Stern, wife of Rav Chaim Dov Stern, Skulener Rov of Bnei Brak; Rebbetzin Chaya Sarah Weinberger, wife of Rav Shimon Yoel Weinberger, Skulener Dayan; and Rebbetzin Nechama Klughaupt, wife of Rav Dovid Leib Klughaupt, head of Skulener Kollel of Boro Park.

He is survived by his rebbetzin and family, and the many Chassidim who are left bereft.

The levayah will be held Sunday, at noon at the Skulener Bais Medrash, located at 1315 54th Street in Boro Park, Brooklyn, followed by kevurah at the Vizhnitzer Bais Hachaim in Monsey.

Yehi zichro boruch.

{Matzav.com}