By COLlive reporter
Mrs. Ada Menucha Herzog, a member of the Chabad community in Montreal, Canada, passed away on Thursday night, 14 Nissan 5775 – the eve of Pesach.
She was 38 and was undergoing a double lung transplant.
Her family, friends and neighbors remember her infectious smile, her genuine warmth and happiness and her thoughtfulness and generosity that was always shown towards others.
She is survived by her husband Shmuel Herzog and her daughter Mushky (14).
She is also survived by her father R’ Pinchus Riven, his wife Rochel Chana Riven and her siblings Dovid Riven, Dubi Hoch, Levi Riven, Hudi Riven, Estie Ezagui, Isaac Riven and Faigy Dinerman.
Ada was predeceased by her mother, Mrs. Dobba Beryl Riven, of blessed memory, who passed away on Issru Chag Sukkos 5765. This past Tishrei was her 10th yartzeit.
The Levaya will take place today, Friday at 1 pm at Chesed Shel Emes, 935 Beaumont Avenue in Montreal.
Baruch dayan haemes.
Ada will be missed very much
Dear Mushky,
There are no words… May Hashem, the only One who can comfort, comfort you, among all of Bnei Yisroel.
Stay strong and be in touch!
May we have Moshiach right, right now!
We will miss you very much
Cannot believe this has happened
Why was a young mother taken again
We need moshiach now
We miss you ada
May your neshama have an aliyah
Dear shmully
Hashem should give you the strength to continue in your life and may you have much happiness and revealed goodness for the rest of your life together with your daughter.
Moshiach now
I have known ada for many years and she was an amazing person,she always saw the positive in every person, especially those children who were not successful academically .
She will be sorely missed by all those who knew her
May she be an inspiration to all of us,and pray for all of us untill moshiach comes.
From a good friend
I never met Ada but even before reading these comments, just looking at her face, gave me such inspiration. I told myself that I have no right to get angry over petty things. I see before me a face of inner peace, gratitude, acceptance and happiness at whatever life has to offer her. And wanting to connect and share her happiness with others.. really, I see it on her face. If only I could be like that! If only we could all be like that! Surely Moshiach would be here.
Is shiva after yomtov or already over? Is there an email to send to the family? I have many wonderful memories of Ada that I would love to share. Had no idea she was battling an illness but from what I know of Ada, she certainly lived each day with as much positivity and kindness as she could
Dear Mushky, I am terribly sorry about what happened to your mother….. I want YOU to remember two things: that hashem is always listening to you! Through the ups and downs! And that moshiach is coming! Hang in there Mushky!
i remember aida she was the librarian in our school she was always soo sweet and so helpful! she found time during her busy schedule to volunteer at our school! such a loss!!every time i look at mushky i can’t believe it she is sooo mature and a sweet girl ,she’s so strong….she’s a true example for all who see her!! mushky maybe you don’t know this but your so strong and you influence so many ppl for the good too!!
mushky my hearts with you!!
Thank you for all the beautiful comments
Mushky would really appriciate it if you would post your full names,so that she can reply to you.
A family member.
Thank you all for your comforting words. We have read your comments and deeply appriciate the fond memories of Ada you have shared. Ada was such a positive, smiley, non judgemental person and a wonderful listener. She loved people and was not afraid to compliment them. Ada knew what was important in life and did not waste time with pettinesses. She did so much chesed in the quietest and most unassuming manner. Even though Ada was sick for years, she always walked around with a smile and with dignity. She was genuinely happy for others in a deep and real… Read more »
so so sorry for your lost! its extremely difficult to lose your loved ones! although i didn’t know her,she seems to be very special! may we have moshiach now!!!
When Beryl , Ada’s mother, tragically passed away there was the same out pouring of grief and sadness.
Like mother like daughter . Both women with outstanding middos.
May both neshamos have an aliyah
Mushky with every kapital of tehilim that you say, you are sendind a message to your mother. Every time that you put a coin in a pushka you are sending her a letter. With every smile that you warm others with, you are sending her a text. She cannot respond, but she loves what you send her! When Moshiac comes, any moment, she will let you know in person how much your messages brought joy and pride to her!
Ada was my roommate in Sem in France about 20 years ago. I have very fond memories of her. I remember her as so many others have said as a true sweetheart, always cheerful and cheering up those around her and. She always had a smile on her face. She was so easy going and had a great sense of humor. She was liked by everyone. Very sad for her family. May Hashem grant her family much comfort and strength. And may they be reunited with the coming of moshiach speedily.
Hashem should bentch you and your daughter with the strength to continue to bring warmth and simcha to those around you.
Fondly,
A Dear Friend
Dearest Mushk here is a story of comfort for you love a friend. Rabbi Nachum Rabinovitz, who lives in Jerusalem, was once waiting for a private audience with the Lubavitcher Rebbe in New York. Among those waiting was a young man, obviously wealthy, but looking very despondent. A short while later, the young man entered the Rebbe’s room, and when he emerged, his expression had changed. His face beamed forth energy and vitality. Rabbi Rabinowvitz inquired about the young man’s identity from the Rebbe’s secretaries and was able to arrange a meeting with him. “I am a wealthy man,” the… Read more »
So sad. Nichumim to the family
BD”H…..memories of her as a young girl growing up in Montreal.My deepest condolences to Pinchas and her brothers and sisters….
The strongest girl I know. We all love you.
Mushky even though I only saw her once or twice I can tell she was such a special woman. I can’t even believe that this is real it doesn’t make sense.
Your happines and constant smile should help you get through this.
we need moshiach!
I think everyone of my children was friends with at least one of the Rivens when we lived in MTL. And I was friends with the mother.
The Rivens are friends with everyone.
There are no words. Nothing to say…. except:
BDE – May the family be comforted – and Moshiach Now.
Aliza
we kneed moshiach NOW
Oy Mushky!!!!
The happiest joyopus girl in our class!
We will miss the good times we had with you!
Wishing you all the cochos in the world!
Mioshiach come now!!!
Shmully, I’m just one voice from an entire class of friends who have known each other from Kindergarten up. We are all so very sad for your loss and we will always try to be there to support you. We can’t take away your pain, but we can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you and send you our deepest respects. It has been such a shock, but mostly because deep down we each recognize that we are all 42…
Be strong Shmully: we are here for you.
Cant believe this news! I spent a summer with Ada, and Rashi Minkowitz together one summer! How insane! I haven’t been in touch, but remember Ada well as everyone described, always positive, with a smile, great attitude, warm and thoughtful to everyone, lots of fun, really a unique special person!
We are all so terribly heartbroken and send our תנחומין to her special family.
David Lapin and Serena Gould
Ashira, Ohran and fam
Livia, Jared and fam
Bruria, Yaacov and family
Hedva and Eitan abd Yakira
And
Moshe.
May she immediately be blessed with THE HIGHEST ALIYAH POSSIBLE, to be back with her loved ones, here l’mata, neshama b’guf! Geula now mamesh! All our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family!!!
BDE. :'( We are all crying and davenning. Such a tradegy! Why Hashem?? Why?! Ada was the sweetest, kindest, most caring woman. And Mushky, so happy, so upbeat, always with a smile on her face…all through her mothers illness. Cannot believe this! We love you mushky! We’re all here for you!
A friend
As mosai!!!!!!!!!
This is a horrible tragedy. I really cannot fathom it 🙁 it makes me so sad that hashem ends such young peoples lives leaving children without a mother. Is there anything we can do to help?
May hashem only do bra hos in this world
When I think about Ada,what comes to mind is a happy positive and upbeat person and always with a smile. Lots of fun,emesdik and a tzenua. I have only seen you once (recently) a few years back when you were in C.H. for a day.I always thought about you and had you in mind for a Refuah shelaima.may we all share simchas and have Moshiach now
Hold strong we are all with you. Can someone please post an email address for nichumim. Thanks
Ada was my friend since our childhood and she became one of my closest friends while we were both dealing with chronic illness, she will forever hold a special place in my heart. Dear Ada, you will be truly missed. BDE
Can’t believe this…. Crazy!! She was the finest person. My heart goes out to her daughter, her sisters, her father, her husband, her brothers. It’s a tragedy for our community. May Hashem send us the geulah, now! Crying.
🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 :'(
Funeral 1:00 PM at 935 Beaumont Avenue in Montreal
As s former Montrealer . remember her well .she will be missed
As an aliyah for her neshama for the next two weeks I will always show the world a happy face.
Hashem please allow us to have tonights seder in Yerushalayim with Moshiach! Its too much to bear.
I am heartbrokeb to hear about the loss if such a wonderful person!!
I haven’t seen Aida since seminary- but the memories of her will always stay close! Such a easy going, warm, friendly person!
Aida you will be missed!! You have left us all with good memories.
Storm those heavens!! We NEED moshiach now!!!
enough is enough Moshiach now
Why oh why does Hashem keep taking good people from us? She was a kind soul, always b’simcha, sweet beyond words. There are no words. No answers. Just sadness.
PINCHOS I DID WHAT YOU ASKED ME BUT HASHEM WANTED HER
HAMOKOM YENACHEM ESCHEM CETOCH SHAREI ZION VYRUSHALAIM/
YOU SHOULD FROM NOW ONLY FREILECHE THINGS
FROM YOUR SHTIBL
Ad mosai!! This cannot be! When will these tragedies end??!!
Ada was a lot of fun and so nice!!! Ad mosai?
Ada we will miss your truly beautiful sense of truth and just always being able to be positive no matter what. Please put in a good word for us for Moshiach when we’ll all be reunited again.
Mushky,
I remember from my first impression of your mother and how sweet and kind she was! We met at Mushkie and issacs wedding, I wish I kept in touch w/ u! I’m thinking of you and I’m so sorry for your loss!! Moshiach now!! Always here for you❤️
-MC
what terrible news!! may the family be comforted.
bde
This is a horrible tragedy. I really cannot fathom it 🙁 it makes me so sad that hashem ends such young peoples lives leaving children without a mother. Is there anything we can do to help?
Heart broken . Such a special lady . Baruch dayan haemes
so sad!!!
So sorry dear family who will miss her so deeply…may you be reunited ASAP with Moshiach’s coming now.
Such an amazing woman! May her Neshama have an Aliyah.
MOSHIACH NOW!
Oy. What sad news. I did not know Ada, but still have a story to share. A couple of years ago my daughter was in Pardes Chana, in the same bunk as Mushky Herzog. We were not able to go visit her on visiting day. That night she called me and told me that when Mushky Herzog’s parents had realized that she didn’t have visitors, they included her with their family, even to the point of giving her $20 for canteen. I was so touched and called them to say thank you, and she really acted like it was no… Read more »
Hamokom yinachem eschem bsoch shaar aveilay Tzion v’Yerushalaim.
This cannot be. She always walked around with such a smile! And Mushky…. nonono… oy very, Hashem!! What do You want?
BdE
Ad mosai!??
Mushky even though I only saw her once or twice I can tell she was such a special woman. I can’t even believe that this is real it doesn’t make sense.
Your happines and constant smile should help you get through this.
we need moshiach!
On her good days, she volenteering in the beis rivkah Montreal library. We loved her dearly and she will be missed.
My heart goes out to mushky. We’re here for you.
My heart goes out to my dear friend Mushky and her father BD”H
It’s time that we as a community take serious action to add a Tremendous amount of light. And actively work to bring Moshiach now now mamash!! Before pesach
BDE
We davened for her. Ad Mosai!
We need Moshiach desparately!
She was such a nice person!
A happy, smiling, kind, warm, sweet thoughtful women.
very sad! She will be missed!
So sorry Mushky, Dubi, & Miriam.
Baruch Dayan Haemes.
– Rochel Gurkow.
Hashem have mercy.
Pesach with Moshiach in yerusholayim!
Omg mushky ur always so upbeat and happy 🙁 I wouldn’t have even known 🙁 this is so unreal I feel like I’m having a horrible nightmare right now! Hamakom yinachem eschem
<3 u mushky
A friend
Oyyy! BDE Mushky I hope ur okay! I feel for u and wish I was there to help u! Love from Florida <3
You were such a beautiful person inside and out…. at least now you will be reunited with your dear mother!
May your family know of only simchos from now on!!!
SHE WAS A VERY SWEET WOMAN, & LOVING MOTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE MISS YOU MRS. HERZOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When and where is it?
Morah Ada was my daughters teacher 15 years ago. Such a loving sensitive and caring Morah. A truly sad loss. She fought all along her illness. Ada lived from one miracle to the next. BDE.
that’s terrible! May the family only know of happiness.
Baruch dayan haemes. She was such a wonderful person and we are saddened by the news. Only simchas in the family.
Sooo sad !!!! Such a sweet person
Moshiach now!!
Very sad