Two prominent Religious Zionist groups eulogized Rabbi Chaim Druckman Sunday evening, shortly after his passing at the age of ninety.
"The Tzohar Rabbinical Organization deeply mourns the passing of Rabbi Chaim Druckman, one of the foremost and most revered rabbinical figures of Religious Zionism," Tzohar said in a statement.
“As a communal and Torah leader, Rabbi Druckman was unparalleled in his ability to teach and inspire, and excelled in his love for all Jews and his empathy for all in need. Those unique traits enabled him to be embraced by Israelis from all walks of life. He was a man of remarkable vision who heavily influenced the modern development of the State of Israel and the Jewish people in general and he has had a great impact on the spiritual and physical makeup of our contemporary Jewish world."
"Our world has lost a giant and so many of us have personally lost a teacher who both guided and inspired. Yehi Zichro Baruch.”
The World Mizrachi organization also expressed its sorrow over the rabbi's passing.
“We are pained over the passing of our rabbi and teacher, Rabbi Chaim Meir Druckman zt”l. He was a preeminent educator of our generation, a spiritual master who facilitated the informed and compassionate conversion of thousands of people over many years.”
Rabbi Doron Perez, Executive Chair of World Mizrachi who learned directly under Rabbi Druckman added, “The extended World Mizrachi family mourns the loss this giant of a man who was leader and member of our movement for so many years. I was blessed to learn in Yeshivat Ohr Etzion in the shadow of this exemplary Rosh Yeshiva and towering leader of Klal Yisrael and was deeply impacted by his inspiring teachings and incredible personality. This is a tremendous loss both personally and nationally and we express our deep condolences to his wife and family and his countless students in Israel and around the world.”