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Rabbi Menashe Klein zt”l — The Ungvarer Rav & Author of Mishneh Halachos

Today we honor the life and timeless legacy of Rabbi Menashe Klein, known affectionately as the Ungvarer Rav—a towering figure in post-Holocaust Torah leadership.

Born in 1924 near Ungvar (now Uzhhorod, Ukraine), Rabbi Klein endured the unimaginable horrors of Auschwitz and Buchenwald. Yet even in the darkest hours, he quietly vowed: if he survived, he’d dedicate his life to Torah and rebuilding our Jewish soul. And rebuild he did.

⭐ Survivor turned Leader ⭐

After liberation, he became a mentor to fellow survivors, including Elie Wiesel and Rav Yisrael Meir Lau, guiding them back to faith and purpose. He arrived in the U.S. in 1947 and helped reestablish Torah institutions—in Brooklyn’s Boro Park he founded Yeshiva Beis Shearim and led the Ungvarer Shul, nurturing generations of talmidim.

🏆 Gadol hador in halachah 🏆

Over 50 years he penned the monumental Mishneh Halachos—18 volumes of profound responsa that continue to guide contemporary halachic discourse. He authored dozens more seforim and remained active in yeshiva and rabbinical leadership well into his later years.

🌍 From Brooklyn to Jerusalem 🌍

In the 1980s he established Kiryat Ungvar in Jerusalem’s Ramot—an enduring tribute to his roots and teachers. In 2011 he made aliyah full-time and was niftar on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, his eternal resting place on Har HaMenuchos in Safed.

🙏 A spiritual legacy of courage & devotion 🙏

Rabbi Klein embodied resilience: from forming a protective “corner” of stones around his rebbe during the Holocaust, to tirelessly serving the world of Torah. His rulings balanced stringent fidelity with deep compassion, guiding souls with clarity and love.

✨ May his memory inspire us all to stand firm in truth and kindness, to rise from suffering with faith, and to continue igniting Torah light in our own corners of the world. May his teachings and spirit be our guide—תנצב״ה.

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Chana Rivka bas Malka. Yana Yaeli Nava bas Lidiya Leah, Alexander Michoel ben Tamara, Sarah Raizel bas Yana Yaeli Nava, Yehudis Pesle bas Yana Yaeli Nava, Yisroel Shalom ben Yana Yaeli Nava , Aron Pinchas ben Yana Yaeli Nava

HaShem help them attain all their hearts desires speedily with complete emuna, excellent health and success in all their endeavors. May all the hostages be released alive immediately, the war ends and there is continuous peace and safety for klal Israel. May all antisemitism cease.