Micheol SchnitzlerJewish singer Micheol Schnitzler passed away on April 14, 2023. The legendary musician had suffered a cardiac arrest on Friday at around 6 PM in the Monsey region, while returning from spending Pesach in Eretz Yisroel at Airmont. Hatzolah paramedics rushed to the site but were unable to save his life.
Schnitzler was a celebrated singer, with around 15 albums and 150 songs. His untimely demise shocked his followers who sent condolences to the singer’s family on social media. A Twitter user expressed his adoration for the late musician by saying that he “put just the right amount of feeling into every song” he sang. The tweet read:
BDE Michoel Schnitzler. The man put just the right amount of feeling into every song he sang, touching the hearts of all of us who enjoyed his music.
Gon way too soon at the age of 62. pic.twitter.com/KSRHSgvNV5
— Eli Steinberg (@HaMeturgeman) April 14, 2023
Micheol Schnitzler started his singing career at a young age
Schnitzler was born to Reb Meshulam Zusha Schnitzler in 1961, Brooklyn, New York. Reb Meshulam Zusha was the son of Harav Shraga Shmuel Schnitzler, the Tchaba Rav. According to chabad.org, a Rav is a Jewish religious leader who is more experienced and trained than a Rabbi.
Schnitzler started his singing career at a very young age and released around 150 hymns in his career. He was a classic Chassidic singer famous for his Yiddish melodies. His listeners say that he had a soothing voice that could connect with his audience.
The musician had dealt with a long history of a heart condition and was previously hospitalized for the same. The singer had lost his brother from similar circumstances in the past.
His brother R’ Sholom Schnitzler passed away from a cardiac arrest in Australia while fundraising for Satmar Institutions. His other two brothers, R’ Yitzchok Aizik Schnitzler, and R’ Boruch Yehuda Schnitzler died at the age of 63 under similar circumstances.
Netizens sent their condolences on social media
Schnitzler’s untimely demise sent a shockwave on the internet, with heartbroken fans sending their prayers and condolences. His listeners shared how the singer’s voice had a soothing feel that connected with his listeners on a deep level.
Here are some tweets:
https://twitter.com/pesach_lattin/status/1647469655525822464
We welcomed shabbos with the bitter news of the untimely passing of my dear cousin and Rebbe of Jewish Chasidic Music Reb Michoel Schnitzler z”l – Michoel, your music stirred the hearts of many, and you will be remembered forever. 💔🕯️ pic.twitter.com/WyLGfbu8Hs
— Yoely Lebovits (@Badchen) April 16, 2023
BDE: the legendary Chasidic singer Michoel Schnitzler passed away at at the age of 62. pic.twitter.com/LS4uODwYwf
— David Jacobson 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 (@DavidJa80403828) April 14, 2023
This video was taken just a couple of weeks ago.. now we mourn the loss of Michoel Schnitzler (@MichoelSings)
May his message be heard and carry on forever and elevate his soul.. may his family have the strength to move forward!
The world is now less without Michoel. pic.twitter.com/i9MEkeKEn2
— Nachi Gordon (@gordon770) April 16, 2023
Michoel Schnitzler Z"L talks about how life has its ups and downs. pic.twitter.com/JXxfmoPYUj
— Yanky 🇺🇲 (@Yanky_Pollak) April 16, 2023
Achim B'yachad – Chai Lifeline Statement on Reb Michoel Schnitzler U''h
Your music and presence have brought countless smiles and lifted spirits in times of darkness. Your kindness and friendship with Chai Lifeline will always be remembered. You will be deeply missed
ת.נ.צ.ב.ה. pic.twitter.com/8hWXfoOWDK— Satmar550 (@Satmar550) April 17, 2023
The Levaya for the legendary singer was organized on Sunday, April 16, 2023, Sunday at 10:00 AM at Har Shulem Cemetery. A large crowd gathered to pay their respect to the Jewish musician.
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