Tragedy in Florida: Rabbi Mordechai (Moti) Anati passed away
“Angel in the form of a man” Joe Zebuloni called the man who for nearly three decades brought masses of Jews across the country closer to Judaism and alongside being a successful businessman, was known as a great hospitator whose door was always open
But a heavy blow fell on the Jewish community in Florida upon learning of the death of a Chabad emissary, Rabbi Mordechai (Motti) Anati, who died of heart disease. His death at age 66 was determined in the early hours of the morning in his bed after he did not wake up. In the corona virus.
Rabbi Anati founded the Chabad House in Fort Lauderdale about 27 years ago and also established, through his private fortune, a rabbinical certification institute where he trained many students over the years.
His acquaintances tell of a man who was a well-known and beloved figure among the Jewish and Israeli community throughout the state, along with a particularly successful businessman who brought masses of Jews closer to Judaism and was known as a hospitality throughout his time in Florida.
Chabad Info reported that several months ago, Rabbi Anati was present at the laying of the cornerstone for a new campus for the Chabad House and the institutions, but unfortunately did not get to see his life dream come true.
Joe Zebuloni, one of the leaders of Israeli public opinion in Florida, paid tribute to Rabbi Anati in a Facebook post and described him as “an angel in the form of a man whose life project was around strengthening the Jewish community in Florida. Rabbi Moti was a friend of mine and thousands of others. We will miss him.”