Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Hershel Backman, 92, OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Hershel Backman OBM, a longtime resident of Crown Heights who passed away on Yom Kippur. He was 92.

He is survived by his wife Sarah, and children Chaim Backman (Crown Heights), Eli Backman (College Park, MD), Chani Elmalah (Milan, Italy), Shevy Lowenstein (Philadelphia, PA), Leah Davidson (Crown Heights), Aharon Dovid Backman (Tampa, FL) and Nechama Dina Leeds (Crown Heights).

The Levaya will take place today, Sunday, and will be leaving from Shomrei Hadas at 12:00pm and passing by 770 at around 12:30pm.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes

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  • Boruch Dayan Hoemes

    With many fond memories, and in appreciation of his abundant kindness and support years ago, it is sad to hear of his passing. May his memory be for blessing. Heartfelt condolences to his family.