Rabbi Elimelech Bluth (d. September 17, 2019) was a prominent American rabbi, posek, and a close disciple of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. He was widely respected for his halachic expertise and community leadership, serving as the rabbi of Congregation Ahavas Achim in Kensington, Brooklyn, and as a posek for several Jewish organizations.^[1]

Details about Bluth's birth and early education are not widely documented. However, he became a close disciple of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, a preeminent halachic authority, and worked closely with him for many years, including answering halachic inquiries on Rabbi Feinstein's behalf.^[2]

Bluth served as the rabbi of Congregation Ahavas Achim in Kensington, Brooklyn. He was also a posek for various organizations, including:

• Women's League: Providing halachic guidance to women in the Orthodox Jewish community.
• Chai Lifeline and Camp Simcha: Offering support and halachic rulings for programs assisting children and families facing serious illnesses.^[3]

Rabbi Bluth was known for his approachability and for addressing complex halachic queries with compassion and clarity.^[4]

Bluth was married to Rivka Shaina Bluth.^[5] Together, they had six children. He was the son of Avrohom Aharon Bluth and Shifra Kayla Bluth (née Spindler).

Bluth passed away on September 17, 2019. His funeral was held at Congregation Ahavas Achim, and he was remembered by many for his dedication to halachic scholarship and community service.^[3]

Rabbi Bluth left a lasting impact on the Orthodox Jewish community, both through his leadership roles and his halachic contributions. He is remembered fondly as a student of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and as a posek who upheld the values of Torah and halachic integrity.^[6]

• Hamodia obituary: Harav Elimelech Bluth, zt"l
• Rav Elimelech Bluth - Some Davening Hanhagos of Rav Moshe Feinstein, zt"l