It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of R’ Yitzchok (Itchie) Selengut z”l. He was in his 90s.
R’ Itchie, a longtime resident of Boro Park, Brooklyn, was a distinguished talmid of two of the greatest Torah giants of the previous generation. R’ Itchie learned at Bais Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ, under Rav Aharon Kotler zt”l, and at Mesivta Tiferes Yerushalayim on the Lower East Side under Rav Moshe Feinstein zt”l. His years of immersion in Torah produced an individual of profound Torah knowledge and sterling middos.
R’ Itchie was not only an outstanding talmid chochom but also a person of warmth and kindness. He always had a kind word or a thoughtful vort to share, and his presence was a source of inspiration to all who knew him. His deep commitment to limud haTorah was mirrored by his humility and genuine concern for others.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Mrs. Bryna Selengut, and their children: Rebbetzin Tova Greenblatt, Mrs. Estie Deutsch, R’ Dovid Selengut, R’ Aharon Selengut, R’ Eliyahu Selengut, Mrs. Naomi Berliner, and R’ Naftoli Selengut; and many grandchildren.
The levayah will take place today at 11 a.m. at the Congregation Sons of Israel Holocaust Memorial Chapel, located at 613 Ramsey Avenue in Lakewood, NJ, followed by kevurah at the adjacent Mt. Sinai Cemetery.
Yehi zichro boruch.
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