BDE: Mrs. Ratza (Ray) Schildkraut, 94, OBM

With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Ratza (Ray) Schildkraut OBM, a beloved second grade teacher in Bais Rivkah who passed away on the 2nd of Sivan 5783.

Born in 5689 to her parents Yitzchok Eliezer and Chaye Freyda Gold, Mrs. Schildkraut graduated from the pioneering Bais Yaakov Seminary class. From there she was sent to Buffalo, NY to teach in the Day School.

After her marriage in Elul 5708 to Rabbi Velvil Schildkraut, she joined her husband on Shlichus in New Haven, CT.

In 5720, the family moved to Crown Heights. Since 5745 until the age of 91, Mrs. Schildkraut was an acclaimed teacher in Bais Rivkah.

She is survived by her children; Mrs. Chaye Freyda Kahan (Crown Heights), Rabbi Leibel Schildkraut (Chaifa, Eretz Yisroel), Mrs. Esty Grossbaum (Toronto, ON), Mrs. Shternie Rosler (Toronto/Miami), Rabbi Yossi Schildkraut (S. Paulo, Brazil), Mrs. Rivkie Kahanov (Jacksonville, FL), and her sister Mrs. Esther Holler (Brooklyn, NY)

She leaves behind a legacy of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, many of whom are Shluchim around the world.

The Levaya will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, the 3rd of Sivan, passing Bais Rivkah Lefferts at 12:00, and passing 770 at approximately 12:15pm.

Shiva will take place at 408 Sterling St in Crown Heights.

Shachris: 7:00, 8:00

Mincha and Ma’ariv bizmana.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes