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We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Hershel Lefkowitz, z"l, the last of a generation of an esteemed Satmar family and a longtime Boro Park resident. He was 97 years of age. 

The niftar was born in prewar Hungary, and eventually made it to Eretz Yisroel where he was a talmid of Rav Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky, zt"l. 

He settled in Boro Park many years ago, and davened in the flagship Satmar Beis Medrash on 53rd Street for many years. In later years, he davened near his home. Wherever he went, he was a beloved presence who was able to share about life in prewar Hungary. 

The Lefkowitz family is one of the largest in Satmar, and they're all descended from Reb Yaakov Yosef Lefkowitz. Reb Hershel was the  last living grandchild of Reb Yaakov Yosef, and with his passing, an entire generation has now ascended to the Olam HaEmes. 

The levaye will take place 12:30pm at Shomre Hadas. To watch it live click here.

Yehi zichro baruch.