By COLlive reporter
Mrs. Esther Spalter-Springer, a former resident of Crown Heights and lately of Kfar Chabad, passed away on Wednesday, 24 Adar, 5777.
She was 84.
Mrs. Springer was the daughter of Meir Yochanan and Leah Aksler, who emigrated to Crown Heights from Poland. For many years, they ran a commercial bakery and grocery store on Kingston Avenue and President Street.
She married Hersh Meilach Spalter OBM in 1954, a known community activist and devoted Chosid. Rabbi Spalter worked for Ezras Achim and davened for the Amud on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur for the Rebbe’s minyan in 770’s Main Shul, until his passing in 1978.
In 1992, Esther married R’ Chatzkel Springer, and moved to Kfar Chabad, Israel, where she assisted her husband in his work in running a large Gemilas Chesed organization.
She was known as a very refined person, devoted to the Rebbe and the ways of Chassidus. A beloved mother and grandmother, she was devoted to her children and grandchildren, many of them serving as Shluchim around the world.
She is survived by her husband R’ Yechezkel Springer – Kfar Chabad, and children, R’ Sholom Spalter– Morristown, NJ, Mrs. Rochel Schapiro – Crown Heights, Mrs. Chana Rivky Rivkin – Crown Heights, R’ Yossi Spalter – Crown Heights, R’ Shmuel Dovid Spalter – Walnut Creek, Florida, R’ Motty Spalter – Mequon, WI, Mrs. Miriam Rosenfeld – Toronto, Canada, R’ Mendel Spalter – Crown Heights and Mrs. Nechama Dina Yehuda – Postville, Iowa.
She is also survived by her brother, Moshe Aksler – Teaneck, NJ.
The funeral will take place tomorrow, at 10:00 am, leaving from her home in Kfar Chabad.
Shiva:
Wednesday:
Shmuel Dovid Spalter will be at 1599 Carroll St.
Mincha and Maariv bizmano
Thursday:
Shmuel Dovid Spalter, Miriam Rosenfeld and Nechama Dina Yehuda will be at 1599 Carroll St.
Shacharis 8am, Mincha and Maariv bizmano
Friday through Tuesday:
The whole family will be at 1429 President Street.
Shacharis: 7:15 am / 8:00 / 9:30
Mincha: starting at 6 pm. Friday mincha: 2 pm
Maariv: Bizmano
5 minyanim needed
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
We are so sorry to hear this news – Mrs. Spalter-Springer was a fine and aidel lady who raised incredible and accomplished children.
To Shmuel Dovid, Rochel, Mendel and Nechama Dina, as well as the entire family, we send our deepest condolences.
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem B’soych Shaar Aveiley Zion V’Yerushayim
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a beautiful person. What a wonderful legacy of family she was blessed to leave behind. May she be a guteh beter for her family and all Klal Yisroel. May this beautiful family know no more tzaar.
Chaya Klein
Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion VeYerushalayim
A special lady.
Interesting to note, her grandson (named after her husband) just has a baby girl.
The world has lost an exceptional woman.
My main impression any time we met, was that I was in the presence of a truly regal woman.
She had a beautiful calmness and grace, and an air of wisdom and patience that I aspired to.
May Hashem comfort the entire family.
BDH”E