Simcha Wasserman

Simcha Wasserman (1900–1992) served as Dean of Yeshiva Beth Yehudah in Detroit in the 1940s, founded Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon in California in the 1950s, and later founded Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon in Jerusalem. He was the son of Rabbi Elchonon Wasserman, and was married to Rachel Fiege ("Fanny"), the daughter of Meyer Abovitz [1]

Rabbi Simcha Wasserman was a leader of 20th century Jewry, educating thousands in France, the U.S. and Israel. Beyond his sagely wisdom, Rabbi Wasserman was known for his impeccable character, particularly his sensitivity toward others.