Rav Pesach Eliyahu Falk zt”l

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 01/20/20 | News Source: MATZAV

It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Rav Pesach Eliyahu Falk zt”l, noted posek and mechaber seforim. He was 78 years old. Rav Falk suffered a severe heart attack that claimed his life.

Rav Falk delivered thousands of shiurim over the years in Gateshead, where he resided, teaching talmidim at the Yeshiva of Gateshead and talmidos of the Gateshead Seminary.

He authored many notable works, including Shailos Uteshuvos Machzeh Eliyahu and his Zachor Veshamor series on the laws of Shabbos. He also authored Oz Vehadar Levusha on the laws of tznius. His other works include Modesty: An Adornment for Life (1998), Modesty: An Adornment For Life: Day By Day, Chosson and Kallah during their Engagement (2000), Honoring Shabbos During the Week (1988), Halachos and Attitudes Concerning the Dress of Women and Girls (1993), and Sheitels: A Halachic Guide to Present-day Sheitels (2002).

The levayah was held today in Gateshead. The aron is being flown to Eretz Yisroel for kevurah on Har Hamenuchos in Yerushalayim.

Yehi zichro boruch.