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Rabbi Meir Ronnes (Teves 21, 5701 - Teves 24, 5775) was a Shliach and energetic activist in the New York areas. | |||
Rabbi Meir | |||
Born on Teves 21, 5701 in Montreal to his parents R' Avraham and Gitel Rance. After his Bar Mitzvah, influenced by the Chabad education he received, he wanted to learn in proximity to Beis Chayeinu, and traveled to New York to Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim in Bedford. | Born on Teves 21, 5701 in Montreal to his parents R' Avraham and Gitel Rance. After his Bar Mitzvah, influenced by the Chabad education he received, he wanted to learn in proximity to Beis Chayeinu, and traveled to New York to Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim in Bedford. | ||
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He was known for having a mobile caravan and Jewish library in Crown Heights. | He was known for having a mobile caravan and Jewish library in Crown Heights. | ||
== Alongside the Rebbe == | |||
Over the years, he would collect funds for yeshivas, and helped many yeshivas find rabbis. | Over the years, he would collect funds for yeshivas, and helped many yeshivas find rabbis. | ||
For fifty years, he continued his activities and shiurim which took place in camps, yeshivas, and more. | For fifty years, he continued his activities and shiurim which took place in camps, yeshivas, and more. | ||
Rabbi | Rabbi Ronnes was known in 770 and Crown Heights for establishing and strengthening Tanya and Chassidus shiurim in various circles and Chassidic groups. | ||
He passed away at age 74 on the night of Teves 24, 5775. | He passed away at age 74 on the night of Teves 24, 5775. | ||
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After his passing, a fund was established called Keren Meir in his memory. | After his passing, a fund was established called Keren Meir in his memory. | ||
== His Family == | |||
* His son-in-law, R' Yisroel Batnik - Mashpia and Melamed at Cheder Ohr Menachem Crown Heights. | * His son-in-law, R' Yisroel Batnik - Mashpia and Melamed at Cheder Ohr Menachem Crown Heights. | ||
== Further Reading == | |||
* Dov Levanon and Avraham Reinitz '''Chassid Fund Collector''' Beis Moshiach Weekly Issue 959. | * Dov Levanon and Avraham Reinitz '''Chassid Fund Collector''' Beis Moshiach Weekly Issue 959. | ||