It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Rav Tzvi Hirsch Weiskopf zt”l, a respected talmid chacham from the Givat Shaul neighborhood of Yerushalayim who was niftar at the age of 48 after an extended illness.
Rav Tzvi was born in Haifa in 1977 to Rav Eliezer and Mrs. Tova Weiskopf. He grew up in the chareidi kehillah of Haifa, where he was educated and nurtured in Torah and yiras Shamayim. As a young man, he learned in Yeshiva LeTze’irim Or Yisrael in Petach Tikvah, where he quickly stood out for his diligence and refined middos.
He later advanced to Yeshivas Chevron in Yerushalayim, where he became endeared to the roshei yeshiva and rebbe’im, and continued to grow in Torah and avodah.
Upon reaching marriageable age, he married Mrs. Chaya Naomi, daughter of Rav Yaakov Dov Frank of Yerushalayim, founder of the Tziyum V’Luchos Frank printing house. The couple established a home built on the foundations of Torah and yiras Shamayim in Givat Shaul.
Rav Tzvi was known for his profound diligence in Torah, and he devoted himself to the editing of kisvei kodesh at Machon Yerushalayim, playing a critical role in preserving and disseminating Torah literature. He also stood steadfastly at the side of his wife, who runs the well-known seforim typesetting and editing enterprise N. Weiskopf, which has brought countless seforim to print.
He was a man of sterling integrity and deep humility, beloved by all who knew him. His avodas hamiddos, his constant toil in Torah, and his unwavering emunah were hallmarks of his character.
Four years ago, he fell seriously ill and endured painful suffering with quiet strength and acceptance.
Rav Tzvi is survived by his parents, his devoted wife, and seven children, the oldest of whom recently got married.
The levayah took place today at the Shamgar Funeral Home followed by kevurah on Har HaMenuchos.
Yehi zichro boruch.
{Matzav.com Israel}