It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the petirah of Rav Moshe Aharon Reich zt”l, Pshevorsker Rebbe of Williamsburg.

Rav Reich, a son-in-law of the Rebbe Rav Yankele of Pshevorsk zt”l, passed away early Shabbos morning at the age of 77.

With his passing, the world has lost a chassid whose life epitomized service to Hashem and devotion to the three pillars upon which the world stands—Torah, avodah, and gemilus chassadim.

In particular, his life was a shining beacon of chessed. Rav Moshe Aharon was extraordinary in his love for Klal Yisroel, excelling in the mitzvah of hachnasas orchim to an exceptional degree. His home and heart were open to all, welcoming the downtrodden, providing for their needs, and uplifting their spirits.

Rav Moshe Aharon was a son of Rav Avraham Shimon and Rebbetzin Rivkah Reich.

He merited to become a son-in-law of Rav Yankele of Pshevorskand enjoyed a close and cherished relationship with his father-in-law. Rav Yankele’s grandfather, Rav Itzekel of Pshevorsk held him in exceptional regard. Rav Yankele once remarked that his son-in-law was akin to “Reb Yeshayale of Kerestir in our generation.”

Together with his esteemed wife, Rebbetzin Sarah Chana Pesil, a woman renowned for her maasim tovim, heartfelt tefillos, and powerful brachos, Rav Moshe Aharon established a home steeped in kedusha. Their home was always filled with guests, with the family ensuring that no guest left without feeling physically and spiritually nourished.

Rav Moshe Aharon was a man who loved Hashem’s creations and brought them closer to Torah. His hachnasas orchim and acts of chessed knew no bounds, reaching far and wide.

After the passing of his father-in-law, Rav Yankele, Rav Moshe Aharon relocated to the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, where he established and led Beis Medrash Beis Moshe V’Aharon. There, he warmly welcomed all with a smile and genuine ahavas Yisroel.

In recent years, he returned to Antwerp, continuing his dedication to harbatzas Torah and acts of chesed. He became a prominent figure in the court of his brother-in-law, the Rebbe of Pshevorsk, who held him in the highest esteem.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, his wife passed away. Despite his profound loss, Rav Moshe Aharon continued his daily schedule with remarkable strength and dedication.

In his final years, his health declined and he became bedridden. Many fervently davened for his recovery, but sadly, early on Shabbos morning, his neshamah returned to its Maker.

Rav Moshe Aharon is survived by sons and sons-in-law who are distinguished marbitzei Torah, carrying on the illustrious legacy of the Pshevorsk dynasty.

Yehi zichro boruch.

{Matzav.com}