Monday, February 02, 2026
Hasidic World Mourns as Lelov-Piotrkow Rabbi Yissachar Dov Biderman Dies Suddenly in Mikvah
Shock and grief swept through the Hasidic community on Sunday following the sudden passing of Rabbi Yissachar Dov Biderman, the Lelov Rebbe, who collapsed inside a mikveh in Jerusalem and could not be revived. He was 84.
The incident occurred at a mikveh in Jerusalem, where concerns were raised after the Rebbe remained inside longer than usual. Community members entered and found him unresponsive. Emergency medical teams from Magen David Adom rushed to the scene and carried out prolonged resuscitation efforts, but he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Rabbi Biderman was born in Tel Aviv and was the son of Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Biderman of Lelov. After the passing of his brother, Rabbi Avraham Shlomo Biderman, he assumed leadership of the Lelov Hasidic dynasty, heading the Kedushat Mordechai Lelov beit midrash on Bar Ilan Street in Jerusalem.
Known for his quiet devotion, humility, and steadfast leadership, Rabbi Biderman was regarded as a central spiritual figure within the Lelov community. Tributes and condolences have continued to pour in as preparations for his funeral and succession arrangements move forward.
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