Mrs. Leba Chana (Eloise) Lubin, a longtime pillar of the Anash community in Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, Chof Alef Cheshvan, following an illness.
After moving to Chicago in 1975, the Lubins became active in the fledgling Lubavitch Community in Chicago, where they developed close relationships with Rabbi and Rebbetzin Shlomo Zalman Hecht, Rabbi and Rebbetzin Hershel Shusterman, and Rabbi and Rebbetzin Yehoshua Goodman, of blessed memories. They were from the earliest parents to send their children to Cheder Lubavitch in Chicago in 1980.
Mrs. Lubin was active in many initiatives of Lubavitch Chabad of Illinois, led by Rabbi Daniel Moscowitz obm, and Tblct’a Mrs. Esther Rochel Moscowitz, including Nshei Chabad of Illinois, Shifra and Puah, Dial a Jewish Story, and many Chessed projects.
The Lubins have been longtime pillars of Cong. B’nei Ruven and supporters of Rabbi and Mrs. Boruch Hertz, and have single-handedly maintained Cong. Anshei Lubavitch of Chicago, one of the oldest active Lubavitch Shuls in the United States.
An interior designer by profession, with an incredible artistic style and eye for detail, Mrs. Lubin was instrumental in designing many Shuls, Chabad houses, Mikvahs and homes in Chicago and beyond.
She was a very proud, devoted and beloved mother and Bubby, with children and grandchildren who are following in her ways.
She is survived by her husband Dr. Avrohom (Arthur) Lubin, and children, Rabbi Shalom Lubin (Parsippany, New Jersey), Mrs. Sarah Rayzel Wagner (Morristown, New Jersey), Mrs. Dena Walters (Chicago, Illinois), Rabbi Mendy Lubin (Florham Park, New Jersey), Mrs. Chaya Schurder (Chicago, Illinois), and Mrs. Rachel Drizin (Brooklyn, New York), and K’ah many grandchildren.
The Levaya will take place Wednesday morning at 11am at Cong. Bnei Ruven in Chicago.
Shiva will be observed at the Lubin residence, 6508 N. Whipple Chicago IL 60645 beginning Wednesday afternoon until Tuesday morning November 6.
2 minyanim Shachris – 8am and 9am , Mincha Maariv Bizman( 2 Minyanim needed)
The family requests private time between 1pm-3pm daily, and no visitors after 10 PM.
Memories and condolence messages may be emailed to: [email protected].
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes: Leba Chana bas R’ Dovid Tzvi Hacohen.
I am so sorry for your great loss. I knew Eloise a”h through Gale and through my cousin Gail. She was a beautiful person on the outside and also on the inside. I saw her last at a chassanah in NY and at The Nautilus Hotel, where we were each visiting our mothers. It was always a pleasure to see her because she was so warm and friendly and made it her business to say the nicest things to make a person feel good. There are not too many people like her, and I will remember her fondly. May you… Read more »
Very sad to hear of Eloise’s passing. I worked with Eloise, her family and clients for many years as she was a talented designer. I work with many designers, architects, contractors etc… but NONE are as nice, friendly, warm and compassionate as Eloise. We developed a special working friendship over the years that was unlike any other and she will be sadly missed. May peace be with Art and their wonderful children and grandchildren.
Mark Majercik
I had the pleasure and privilege to meet eloise lubin for the first time Chabad House Grand Rapids for a fri night meal many many years ago .At that shabbos meal discussion led into helping the shulcha think about redesigning her what small kitchen within the parameter of their meager budget to have a milk and meat side. Boy what a fun time we had and so many creative ideas came from Eloise that fri nte as her fortai was interior design which in later years lead to helping with the mivkah renovation. And that was the beginning of my… Read more »
I always admired Mrs Lubin for the regal and dignified way she carried herself like a queen. She always looked beautiful and tznius, in the most classy way. We can all learn from her. Her children are an absolute credit to her, beautiful , Chasidish, aidel, smart and classy, may they be comforted in this difficult time
My heart aches at the loss of my dear friend Eloise. Incomparable was her physical and spiritual beauty. Hashem has received another noble soul. BDE!!
Wishing comfort to the beautiful family of a very dear and accomplished woman. Our years as young girls at the Yeshivah of Flatbush were very special. Known for her great beauty and now a life sharing her kind way and gentleness .she will always be remembered with love and dignity.
בס”ד
We met Eloise when she came here, Chicago, when she was married to Art.
Simpleist words are she ע”ה and her husband ז”ג”ז were always sincere, honorable and responsible.
Hesha and Shabsi Turner
I hadn’t seen or heard of Eloise Laks Lubin for many years. But we were high-school classmates, and I was very saddened by her passing, especially in such a sad week overall. My family and I wish her husband and children nechama. It was wonderful to read of the amazing and admirable woman she had become. Yehi zichrona baruch.
Devoted and kind woman, but one with very much her own independent, powerful voice – even at the end. As her attending physician in her final days, my major recollection of Mrs Lubin was her vociferous wish to slow down and do things “one at a time” in a slow and steady fashion – on her terms, albeit terms compatible with her steadfast religious beliefs and admirably devout way of life. When we started to implement this, she was overcome with such a calm and peaceful glow. I do not know much about Jewish customs or beliefs, but I feel… Read more »
Really Shocked to hear this….
Remember very well the Lubins, one of the finest families in Chicago, devoted to everyone as true shluchim of the Rebbe, a perfect Chinuch “al Taharas haKodesh” that made their children become real Mentsh. Someone is behind all of this, Mrs. Lubin, OBM whith the greatest character and stature of a a true Eshes Chail. May she be a “gute beter” for all Klal Yisroel!
Yehuda And Beila Kamnitzer
BDE Our hearts are broken
The Langs
BD”E. Leba Chana was such a special person. Together with her husband Avrohom they helped establish the Lubavitch Community here in Chicago and were an inspiration to young and old. Leba Chana was a true example of an Eishes Chesed, performing acts of goodness and kindness in her unique and quiet way.
We cherished their friendship throughout the decades and always looked up to them. B”H we both had the Zechus to teach their wonderful children. Wishing the Lubin family an abundance of Simchos and Brochos. Moshiah Now!
Moshe and Leah Moscowitz
The Lubin family is such a kind family and she was such a special woman.
You are an incredible teacher and an inspiration to all of us- we are so deeply saddened to hear this news!!! MOSHIACH NOW!!! Love your student
A great loss to the family, Chabad community of Chicago and Klal Yisroel. She was a women of great stature and character. Together with her husband Dr. Art Lubin (may he be well and healthy) raised one of the finest families in Chicago. All her sons and daughters are truly wonderful people, raising today their own beautiful families for generations to come. Our hearts and souls, are pained for the anguish and pain of all the Lubin mishpochas. May she be a “gutteh beter” for her husband, children and grandchildren. We were truly blessed to be personal friends of the… Read more »
Mrs. Drizin you are incredible teacher and machaneches, role model and inspiration to all of your students we are so sorry to hear the news. Love your students
I live in Chicago for more than a decade. I barely know Mrs Lubin, but I do know that the Nshei Chabad of Chicago were desperate to keep Mrs Lubin down here with us. Women from the community completed sefer tehillim around the clock, beginning Friday afternoon, up until (and probably even after) her passing. Mrs. Lubin had the zchus of bringing achdus to our community even in the final moments of her life.
May her family be comforted. Yehi zichra boruch.
BDE. One of The the first people we got to know upon our arrival in Chicago were the Lubins. They lived on Washtenaw St. just down the road from us. Mrs. Lubin was extraordinary. We were just 3 weeks short of our third child and she was always there for us, helping us in every way possible. All their children were star students at the Cheder. Throughout the years she spent countless hours helping the Cheder. She was great in interior designing and was always there for our teachers as well as the administration. Dr. and Mrs. Lubin were zoche… Read more »
BDE. Ad mosai!
So sad. She was such a special lady. Her children are all so fine and aidel. May she be a gutte better for them and the whole Chicago community.