Lefkowitz, an admired educational figure in the Lithuanian and general haredi world, passed away at the age of 97 Monday night. Born in Valozhyn, he arrived in Israel in 1936. For over the past 50 years he headed the prestigious Yeshivat Ponovezh L’Tzeirim for young yeshiva students in Bnei Brak, alongside Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman. Over the years Lefkowitz became one of the sector's leading educators, who rarely was involved in political issues, considered an authority on matters of spiritual guidance.For more images from the Bnei Barak funeral, visit haredi website Kikar Hashabat.