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Rabbi Aaron Eliezer tzeitlin (1953-2015) was one of the Rebbe's emissaries to the Holy Land, a Chassidic mentor in Tzfat, and chairman of the Chabad preschool network in Tzfat. | Rabbi Aaron Eliezer tzeitlin (1953-2015) was one of the Rebbe's emissaries to the Holy Land, a Chassidic mentor in Tzfat, and chairman of the Chabad preschool network in Tzfat. | ||
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Upon arriving in Tzfat, he was appointed as a Chassidic mentor, board member (though he resigned in 1996), and director of the Chabad preschool network, which today includes 34 preschools and 1500 children. | Upon arriving in Tzfat, he was appointed as a Chassidic mentor, board member (though he resigned in 1996), and director of the Chabad preschool network, which today includes 34 preschools and 1500 children. | ||
In previous years, he would bring groups of his supporters from Tzfat to 770 and brought dozens of Chassidim closer to the Rebbe. He later led the group of girls from the Holy Land who travel annually on the 22nd of Shevat to the Rebbe | In previous years, he would bring groups of his supporters from Tzfat to 770 and brought dozens of Chassidim closer to the Rebbe. He later led the group of girls from the Holy Land who travel annually on the 22nd of Shevat to the Rebbe. | ||
In 2015, he fell ill with 'the terrible disease'. Chabad Chassidim worldwide increased their prayers and good deeds in his merit, and even dedicated gatherings for his sake. Indeed, in his final days there was an improvement in his condition; but sadly, on Thursday the 2nd of Cheshvan 5776, he returned his pure soul to its Maker at age 62. His funeral procession left from 770 to the Montefiore Cemetery in New York where he was buried with honor. | In 2015, he fell ill with 'the terrible disease'. Chabad Chassidim worldwide increased their prayers and good deeds in his merit, and even dedicated gatherings for his sake. Indeed, in his final days there was an improvement in his condition; but sadly, on Thursday the 2nd of Cheshvan 5776, he returned his pure soul to its Maker at age 62. His funeral procession left from 770 to the Montefiore Cemetery in New York where he was buried with honor. | ||