By COLlive reporter
Moshe Weiss, a school teacher turned inventor who became famous after appearing as a contestant on a reality business TV show, passed away on Monday, 25 Av, 5776.
He was 41 and passed away in his hometown of S. Paul, Minnesota.
A Yeshiva student in his youth, he studied at Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad in Los Angeles and at the Rabbinical College of Australia and New Zealand. He later enrolled at University of St. Thomas to study special education.
He taught at the now defunct Yeshiva High School of the Twin Cities located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
Weiss became known as a motivational speaker for aspiring frum businessman after winning an investment on Shark Tank for a speaker device he invented for the iPad called the Soundbender.
His personal charm and ingenuity won him a $54,000 investment in his company from fashion mogul Daymond John in March 2013. The simple magnetic, power-free amplifier improves sound quality and clarity on iPad tablets.
Sales have risen ever since, Weiss said a few months later. “Before Shark Tank sales were at $7,000. Post Shark Tank we’re nearing $250,000.” His company was called Simply Amazinc, LLC.
The product’s website is currently offline, reading “We’ll be back soon. www.thesoundbender.com is currently unavailable.” Its Facebook page hasn’t been updated since December 2014.
He is survived by his three children, his mother, Dr. Eileen Weiss of Los Angeles, and siblings Rabbi Mordechai Weiss, Mrs. Esta Sitrin, Isaac Weiss, Shimmy Weiss, Rabbi Yosef Weiss, Avrumi Weiss, Yehoshua Weiss, Dovid Weiss, Rabbi Mendel Weiss, Leah Brown, Devorah Lunger, Shaina Knobloch, Rabbi Yaakov Weiss, and Shmulie Weiss.
The levaya will take place today at 4 pm in the Gemelus Chesed Cemetery in Richfield, Minnesota.
Baruch Dayan Haemes.
At school, I had him as my sub every year, and I was about to have him as homeroom, but the night before the first day of school, his daughter wrote on her instagram that he passed away just earlier that day. I will always remember him. Along with a soundbender he also wrote a book called, the moon, the sun, and a hotdog bun. May HaShem bless his family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I saw Moshe on Shark Tank and he won my heart, loved his energy! I bought his product right away and l still use it to this day. I always remembered his name and I was glad he was doing good in his business. He’s gone too soon and I wish peace in the heart of all his family members.
So very sorry to hear of your dear brother’s passing. May you, your mom, and the rest of your family find comfort in Hashem.
Though I didn’t know him, after seeing all the wonderful tributes, I wish I had had the good fortune of knowing him.
Brana
Dear Moshe, we can not belive the sad news of your passing. We remember you so well from your time in Melbourne. Best friend to my sons, we shall miss you terribly! You where so warm, funny and creative. We still have the childrens book you wrote and illustrated. Forever in our hearts.
Moshe, used his talents and charm to inspire and teach, was a very caing person, and loved to make other happy. I hear that he has raised some terrific children – may they have the strength to continue to grow and make Klal yisroel very proud!
Meir Geisinsky
I was a student in one of the Rabbi Weiss’ Hebrew school classes last year, and he was one of the really amazing teachers that I had at the Talmud Torah of Minneapolis, and I had a lot of great teachers there. He taught me many different things that I found very interesting. I am deeply upset by his passing.
To the extended Weiss Family: המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים.
Only fond memories, ב”ה.
When Moshe walked into a room you felt it.
What a character. From joking to learning. Everything he did always had a lining of fun to/with it.
You’ll be missed, Moshe.
You so generously donated goods to the homeless of Los Angeles. You wanted to do more and more for them knowing they’ll be cold two winters ago. Your smile was infectious and your heart so majestic. The homeless are warmer because of you!!!
Leah is among many friends I met long ago..this news is so sad and reading these tributes makes it that much more apparent that our physical world has lost an amazing human being. To Josh and Leah and siblings, beloved Dr. Weiss, Rabbi Weiss’ children, may you find comfort and peace.
Elaine Meltzer
BDE. Unbelievable. A great, kind, deep, compassionate mensch. You were the only adult my son trusted. You were there for him in a way no one else could. We’ll miss you deeply, Mosh Kaposh.
I am so sad hearing this news. As a Roman Catholic, this magnificent Jewish Rabbi taught me more about Judaism than anyone I have ever met. RIP, Good and Faithful Servant.
Annetta Sutton
You were a teacher b’hesed elyon. You could teach children of all streams of Judaism with respect and acceptance, a testimony to your wholehearted love for klal Yisrael and for Torah.
Hashem, why???? Please stop the tragedies!!
Bde
A man with high energy passion kindness…
Always a good word to say about anyone and everyone…
May his family find comfort….
So sorry
I am learning from this to share with people when they have impacted me DURING THEIR LIFETIME.
You never know who needs to hear what and when.
-Yonit
He was a really nice guy
BDE
May Hashem comfort the children, parents & siblings. Know that the Chabad family are grieving with you
Only Besuros tovos
Moshe was my head counselor at CGI daycamp in Morristown. He was such an awesome guy. So smart, funny and creative. Very kind and sensitive to others as well. Really always saw the better in everything. May his family find comfort and may they be given the strength to cope with this most difficult tragedy.
BDE
what a shocking news! may H.. comfort the family
thank you Rabbi Weiss for all you did for my son in My Yeshiva. You will be always remembered
Moshiach Now please
We will learn and do something special in your honor and merit. May we be reunited with Moshiach Now!
Giving the whole Weiss family a huge hug. There are no words of comfort right now. Moshe was JUST AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME. I guess he’s now being awesome with your dad. Our loss. I’m SO SORRY. BDH
BDE
As great of an inventor as he was, he was an even better educator. Rabbi Weiss taught me how to read Hebrew, and gave me the confidence to succeed in Limudei Kodesh.
I didn’t know you, but you sound like a force to be reckoned with. You’ve accomplished so much in this life and in such wide array of fields. May his family know comfort in the fact that he was such a special person.
Moishe,
We were room mates in cgi Montreal, where you took care of Shragee forba summer.
I remember your positive energy and wackey craziness.
Miss you brother.
M.d.
Can’t get my head around it!
Shocking
Hamokom……. To the family
Moshiach now
i remember watching this a while back. seems like a great person
An amazing and kind Yid, helped me a whole lot while i was in Yeshiva Minnesota.
– The rebbes shliach
moshe was responsible for a big step in my life. He build a bridge, many bridges…. Hashem yeracheim… Oy Hashem yeracheim….oy……oy
BD”E
This is shocking, May both the Wexler and Weiss family find peace and comfort in knowing how many lives including mine he has touched, and will continue to touch with what he taught us through the years.
So sad to hear! May Hashem comfort the family
I cant believe this shocking news. Such a special person. May Hashem comfort the whole family, עד מתי
I hope you have finally found the peace you have always sought. Until we meet again.
shocked! עד מתי!!
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים
good news from here onwards
I remember Moshe from his time in yg Melbourne . He was a special guy with contagious energy and very warm soul. May hashem comfort his family on their loss bde
What?? What happened???? Baruch Dayan Emes
A genuine happy and kind person.
BD”E… so sad..
So sad!!!!! He was so creative!
;(((( BDE
BD”E Rabbi Weiss…..
You were an amazing teacher and confidant.
You were there for me when I needed you the most, helping me cope with the passing of my sister.
I will never forget the shabbosim at your house…
You will be missed….
Although I did not know Rabbi Moshe Weiss personally, I was quite taken with him, as I watched his presentation turn the serious Shark Tank atmosphere into much laughter and warmth. What a Kiddush Ha-shem! I was so saddened to hear of Rabbi Moshe’s passing in 2016 but as a small consolation, I am happy that Rabbi Moshe was at least able to see his success as his business grew. His sudden demise left us all with valuable life lessons: if you have a dream in life, pursue your dream without putting it off; bring humor into life, which will… Read more »