A wave of grief has spread through the chassidic world following the passing of Rebbetzin Rochel Rosenbaum a”h, the wife of the Mezhibuzher Rebbe, who was niftar Wednesday at Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center after a prolonged illness.

The rebbetzin, who passed away at a relatively young age after years of battling a serious disease, was known for her dignity, faith, and refined character.

She was the daughter of the mekubal Rav Mattisyahu Safrin zt”l, who also passed away at a young age after suffering from the same illness, and the granddaughter of the Komarna Rebbe of Yerushalayim.

In a poignant moment earlier in the day, her grandfather, the Komarna Rebbe of Yerushalayim, came to her bedside at the hospital shortly before her passing to bid farewell.

Throughout her life, she stood alongside her husband, supporting the growth and maintenance of the chassidus and serving as a source of chesed and guidance to many who turned to her.

In her final hours, surrounded by close family members and many chassidim mourning the tremendous loss, she returned her pure soul to its Creator.

Yehi zichrah boruch.

{Matzav.com}