The city of Bnei Brak is mourning the passing of Rabbi Meshulam Menachem Lerer z”l, a longtime chief military chazzan and a beloved figure known for his warmth and dedication to Torah. He passed away at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness.

Rabbi Lerer had been hospitalized in recent weeks as his condition worsened significantly.

He was a son of Rabbi Yosef Eliezer Lerer z”l. He married his wife, the daughter of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Shtok z”l. Together they built a home rooted in Torah, raising a distinguished family.

Those who knew him describe a man of integrity and kindness. “He was a person entirely defined by chessed and a warm countenance,” a family acquaintance said. Alongside his public role as chief military chazzan, he remained humble, consistently set aside time for Torah learning, and was widely admired by all who encountered him.

Over the years, he left a lasting impact on the world of chazzanus, using his powerful and moving voice to inspire tefillah and strengthen emunah.

He is survived by a prominent family that continues his legacy, including his son, Reb Yehoshua (Shuki) Lerer, one of the most recognized photographers in the chareidi world, and his son Reb Chaim Yaakov Lerer, a respected Lelover chossid.

The levayah was held at Heichal HaTorah Ateres Zehava in Shikun Hei in Bnei Brak, proceeding to the Segulah cemetery in Petach Tikvah.

Yehi zichro boruch.