Boruch Dayan Hoemes – Reb Shmuel Leib Straus OBM

It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Shmuel Leib (Stu) Straus OBM, 66, a longtime resident of Crown Heights.

Reb Shmuel Leib came to Crown Heights from Seattle, Washington where he founded the Lubavitcher Shul, starting out of his garage there and later moving in to the ‘big shul’ where Rabbi Alter Levitin now serves as Rabbi. After moving to Crown Heights he founded another Shul in his basement on St. Johns Place.

He is survived by his wife, Nechama, and his children Mordechai (Mark) (Seattle, WA), Shloimy (Steven) (Seattle, WA), Shimon (Spencer) (Crown Heights).

The Levaya will be tomorrow morning, Friday and will be leaving from Shomrim Hadas Chapel and 9:00 am and will be passing by 770 at 9:30 am.

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Info to be Menachem Avel the Gottleib Family

The Gottleib family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their daughter and sister, Chaya Mushka Gottleib OBM of Crown Heights, after a lengthy illness. She was 24.

They are at 456 Brooklyn Ave, Apt 1A [between Empire Blvd and Sterling St], from today, Wednesday until next week, Tuesday morning.

Davenning times are:

Shacharis 7:45
Mincha 8:00 PM (3:00 on Friday)
Maariv-Bizmano

Email you condolences: gottliebfamily1@juno.com

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Boruch Dayan Emes – Chaya Mushka Gottleib OBM

With deep pain and profound sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Chaya Mushka Gottleib OBM of Crown Heights, after a lengthy illness. She was 24.

Chaya Mushka is survived by her parents Asher Zellig and Rivka, sisters Zeldy Liberow (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Devorie Gansburg (Crown Heights), Malky Schmukler (Houston, Texas), Dina Sasonkin (Crown Heights), Brocha Rendler (Crown Heights), Raizy, Sari, and Mendy.

The Levaya will take place Today, Wednesday, and will be leaving from the Shomrim Hadas Chapel at 2:00pm, and will be passing by 770 at around 2:45pm.

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Boruch Dayan Emes – Rabbi Sholom Gourarie OBM

With deep sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Sholom Ber Gourarie OBM, a prominent Chabad Rabbi and Shliach in South Africa. He passed away Monday morning after suffering an illness. He was 77 years old.

He is survived by his wife Mrs Winnie, and children Yossi (Postville, IA), Esti Fogel (Ottowa, Canada), Michoel (Sydney, Australia), Avremi (Crown Heights), and Chana Labkowski (San Paulo, Brazil).

The family is sitting Shiva now in South Africa and can be reached at (347) 298 0417 or 011 27 11 648 6813. And by email: Yossi, Esti, Avremi, Chana, Michoel.

Rabbi Gourarie was born in Riga, Latvia to the Lubavitch Mashpia Rabbi Moshe Gourarie. He learned in a Chabad Yeshiva in Israel and would later travel to New York to learn in 770.

After marrying his wife Winnie, the couple were sent on Shlichus to Cape Town in South Africa, where he served as a Rabbi and mentor. They later moved to Johannesburg.

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Boruch Dayan Emes – Shea Berkowitz OBM

With sadness in our hearts we inform you of the passing of Shea Berkowitz, brother to Motel, of Crown Heights/Florida, Aron Dovid of Huntington Beach, Chaim of Montreal, Shiya of Los Angeles, and sisters Pearl Tennenbaum and Lea Mezei Monsey NY.

He is survived by his widow is Gittie Berkowitz of Monsey and Florida his children, Eli, Chaya Ester, Pearl Laya, Yitzi ad Chava.

The family will be sitting shiva at 2 Weiner Drive in Monsey NY (Directions). Call 845-425-9020.

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Info to be Menachem Avel the Miriam Sherr

Miriam Sherr is sitting Shiva with her siblings after the passing of her mother Mrs. Lillian Novick of Flatbush on Friday night.

She is at 1650 President St, Apt 2L, between Schnectady and Utica Ave.

Shmuel Novick of Bala Cynwyd, PA will be sitting at 101 Montgomery St, Unit B4, Mel Novick in Maplewood, NJ and Roz Sherman in Stamford, CT.

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Boruch Dayan Emes – Mrs Gail Weisbrot

With sadness we inform you of the untimely passing of Mrs. Gail (nee Blum) Weisbrot of Kensington.

She is survived by her husband, Artie, her children: Malka Esther, Binyomim, Shaina, and siblings: Mrs. Mirel Lavi (Be’er Sheva, Israel), Mrs. Rose Cohen (Flatbush), Mrs. Bina Lapides (Montreal), R Zalkind Blum (Brighton Beach).

The Levaya will be on Monday, June 1st, the 9 Sivan at 9:00 am at Shomrei Hadas and will pass 770 at 10:15am.

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Boruch Dayan Emes – Mrs Lillian Novick OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Lillian Novick of Flatbush on Friday night.

She is survived by daughters Roz Sherman (Stamford, CT) and Miriam Sherr (Crown Heights), and her sons Shmuel Novick (Bala Cynwyd, PA) and Mel Novick (Maplewood, NJ).

The Levaya will take place Sunday, 2:00 pm at the Beth David Cemetery in Queens, in the children of Elk Jacob chelkah.

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Baruch Dayan Hoemes – HaTinok Meir Shlomo Zaltzman OBM

It is with sadness and deep pain we inform you of the tragic and extremely untimely passing of a young Shliach, Meir Shlomo (Shloima’le) Zaltzman OBM, at the mere age of 7-months-old, son of Rabbi Mendel and Chanie (nee Matusof) Zaltzman who are the directors of the JRCC of Yonge & Clark in Toronto, Canada.

Shloima’le is the grandchild of Rabbi Yoseph Y. and Chiena Zaltzman, who are the directors of the Jewish Russian Community Center of Toronto.

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Boruch Dayan Emes – Mr. Simon Schneider OBM

With deep sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Simon Schneider of Cucuta, Colombia after a long illness.

The Niftar is survived by Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim his wife and four daughters, Rachel Benchimol (Shlucha in Manhattan), Malka Kadosh (Crown Heights), Deby Schneider (Crown Heights), and Judy Marciano (Manhattan).

The family is sitting Shivah at the daughter’s home, Mrs. Rachel Benchimol 325 E. 75th Street Apt #4, Between 1st & 2nd Avenues.

To send condolences, email: rabbi@alephlearning.org or by phone: (212) 737-8916, (646) 827-9181, (917) 287-9116

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Boruch Dayan Emes – Mrs. Rosella Pfeffer OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of of Mrs. Rosella Pfeffer, wife of Yibadel Lechaim Tovim: Rabbi Hershel Pfeffer, gabbai of Lubavitch Center Synagogue in Pittsburgh PA for over 50 years and mother of Ms. Neshi Pfeffer of Pittsburgh.

The levaya will take place Monday, May 18 at 12:00 noon at Kehila Chapels 60 Brighton Court # 11 Brooklyn, NY 11235 and will pass by 770 at approx 1:30pm. Burial will be at Old Montefiore Cemetery.

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Info to be Menachem Avel Binyomin Karmely

Binyomin Karmely is sitting shiva, after the passing of his Mother Esther OBM, until Wednesday morning.

He is sitting at his home is Queens.
125-10 Queens Blvd, Apt 923
Kew Gardens, NY 11415.

Send your condolences to:
Phone 917-770-1664
Fax 718-575-0131
Email sarahkarmely@aol.com

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Influenza Type A (H1N1) Outbreak

Doctors in the community issued the following letter regarding a confirmed case of the flu in Crown Heights:

Influenza Type A (H1N1) Outbreak

It has become apparent that there are cases of H1N1 flu in our neighborhood. This virus is highly transmissible – it spreads easily and quickly to most exposed individuals.

Despite earlier reports and concerns it appears as if this will be no more than a “regular” flu virus with a range of illness from:

1) just feeling unwell
2) cold symptoms and fever
3) more severe illness requiring treatment

Those with mild illness will not be treated and can expect to recover easily. Those with more severe illness must contact their physician, as treatment may be necessary.

For those who are ill – please stay away from public places – including work, school and Shul. Infectivity begins 1 day prior to onset of illness and lasts as long as the individual is ill.

Those who are chronically ill or old and frail and the very young should avoid contact with anyone manifesting symptoms.

In the event of exposure to the virus – the above “high risk” group can receive prophylaxis (prevention) by taking a certain medication. Once again please contact your physician in such an instance.

Neither prophylaxis nor treatment is recommended for average well individuals.

We hope that in fact this is outbreak will be a “blessing in disguise” by providing all of us with the immunity to the apparently more virulent (dangerous) strain of this virus. With a wish that all should stay well, and be well.

Dr’s Rosen, Isseroff, Gottesman, Feldman, and Plaut