Rabbi Don Avraham Rotenberg, an educator in Los Angeles for many years and more recently of Crown Heights, passed away on Wednesday night, 5 Teves, 5786.

He was 72.

Born in England, he later served as a teacher and a principal in Los Angeles for many years. For the last 15 years, he and his family have been residents of Crown Heights.

He is survived by his children, Kaila Schaffran – Crown Heights, Naftoli Rotenberg – Crown Heights, Dini Hecht – Crown Heights, Malky Goodman – Florida, Shmulie Rotenberg – Boston, Bassy Tauby – Toronto, Mushky Messing – New York, and Yaakov Rotenberg – New York, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He survived by his brother, Aryeh Rotenberg of England.

He was predeceased by his wife Channie Rotenberg (Levitin).

Levaya details will be updated soon.

Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.