Rabbi Zvi Dovber (Berel) Pachter, a beloved mashpia and mechanech in Brunoy, France and a well-known baal menagen, passed away on Tisha B’Av, 5783.

Rabbi Zvi Dovber (Berel) Pachter, a beloved mashpia and mechanech in Brunoy, France and a well-known baal menagen, passed away on Tisha B’Av, 5783.

He was 61 years old.

Rabbi Patcher served as a mashpia and mechanech at the Chabad Cheder in the city of Brunoy, France. He was a gifted speaker known for his eloquent and moving speeches. He was a sought-after lecturer on matters related to Moshiach and Geula.

He was a talented baal menagen and musician. He composed several niggunim for the Rebbe’s Kapitel and two of his tunes were ultimately selected.

He is survived by his wife Naama and children, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Pachter, Rabbi Levi Yitzchok Pachter, and Mrs. Chana Baila Steinmetz. He is also survived by his mother and siblings.

The levaya was held Friday in Paris, France en route to Eretz Yisroel for burial.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes