Finally Released After 55 Days
Ukrainian authorities have agreed to release the body of Reb Yitzchak Elmakayes Z”L, a 44-year-old Breslover chossid from London and father of seven
By Shia Levin
Ukrainian authorities have agreed to release the body of Reb Yitzchak Elmakayes Z”L, a 44-year-old Breslover chossid from London and father of seven, who was found dead near the tziyun of Rebbe Nachman in Uman over Rosh Hashanah. His body had been held by Ukrainian authorities for 55 days amid an investigation into his mysterious death. The breakthrough came following efforts by the chief rabbi of Kyiv, Rabbi Moshe Margaretten of the Tzedek Association, and attorney Mordechai Tzivin.
Authorities agreed to release the body Thursday evening, allowing kevurah to finally proceed. However, a dispute remains over whether he will be buried in Uman or returned to London, as his family and rabbonim continue discussing the matter.
