Motti Katz, the son of Shluchim Rabbi Zev and Chany Katz, passed away on Thursday night, 7 Av, 5785.
He was 18 and battled a long illness.
Motti grew up on shlichus in Miami Beach, Florida, and was a student at Mesivta Coral Springs. He was known for his kind heart and the way he looked out for others. He made an effort to include anyone who needed a friend and had a calm, warm presence that people appreciated.
His dedication to mivtzoim was exceptional, often accompanying his father around Miami Beach to help others put on tefillin. Even throughout his difficult illness, Motti remained upbeat and positive, inspiring all who knew him.
Motti leaves his loving parents, Rabbi Zev and Chani Katz, and siblings Mendel, Baila, Chaya, and Miriam.
He is also survived by his grandparents Rabbi Fishel and Malca Katz and Rabbi Yitzchok and Tzipora Sufrin.
The Levaya will take place on Friday, passing by 770 at 2:45 PM, burial at Old Montefiore Cemetery at 3:45 PM.
The family will be sitting Shiva Motzei Shabbos – Saturday night in Crown Heights 9:45 pm till 11:45 pm at 1642 Carroll Street.
Rabbi Zev and Chani Katz, together with Mendel, Chaya, Baila, and Miriam, will be sitting shiva at 3134 Royal Palm Avenue, Miami Beach, FL, from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
Shiva visiting hours:
• Morning: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Afternoon break: Please respect the family’s privacy from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Minyan times:
• Shacharis (Monday–Wednesday): 9:00 AM
• Mincha: 7:45 PM
• Shacharis (Thursday): 8:00 AM
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
Im so so sorry for your loss
No words!!!! We need Moshiach now!!!!!!!
Motti was that guy that friend that happy one even when he was in so much pain and uncomfortable
Motti I love u and will miss u as a friend 💔🥲💔
May ur nishama reach the Highest level of Holiness 🙌
May his neshama have the highest Aliya. May Hashem comfort Motti’s family and bring Moshiach now!!!!!
There are no words!!! Ad mosai for the pain of this golus!!!!!!!!
Please Hashem end this painful Galus immediately
It’s a hard concept to grasp, and even harder because you’re so young, we may not be able to see your smile that we miss so dearly, but your presence can be felt by each and every person you ever encountered, you’ve given us a message and a purpose that’s bigger than just one person, and we will strive everyday to add light and kindness to this world, every Tefillin we wrap, every Shabbos candle we give out, every person we touch and bring closer to Yidishkiet, we do it for you and with you. Words cannot express how much… Read more »
והחי יתן אל לבו, Bez”h you’ll only get stronger going forward
Motti we will miss you a lot and your neshama should have an Aliyah
This is so unbearably painful even without knowing him.
Hashem should send them nechama
Motti!
You were one of the most loved people I know! We need moshiach!
The physical pain in my chest I get every time I think about you is unbearable!
This is so sad😥
May hashem comfort the family
Unbearable pain! Such a young neshama Such a beautiful name A face that radiates kindness Acceptance and joy How Hashem did you take away Such an incredible boy So young, so innocent With a whole life ahead Moshiach NOW!! Are the only thoughts in my head The pain is too great The tears to many We won’t stop- can’t stop Starting with just a penny Tzedakah constantly To bring the Geulah today! Wrapping tefillin and learning torah And clearing the air with Torah words to say Motti, you are loved this hole feels like an abiss May Hashem bring us… Read more »
Motti was always all smiles , and he figured out how to always make everyone laugh without crossing the line of mocking others, which was a very unique trait.
Motti was such a nice, caring person, and he will surely be missed by every one that ever met him
Ad Mosai!!!
Chany and family I have no words…
May Hashem give you strength!
Boruch Dayan HaEmes 💔
The most special family I know.
This news breaks my heart.
Wishing my condolences to the Katz family.
May God bring you comfort during this most difficult time.
BDE
My heart aches for your entire family. My Hashem comfort you with the greatest menucha and bring the geula shlaimah now, and reunite you with Motti immediately!
Chani, Zevi and cousin. Uncle and Aunt. Our hearts go out to you. Words fail at this time and none are adequate !
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבילי ציון וירושלים
NOW! Enough Golus! Time for Geulah Shleima
So so painful and heartbreaking!
We wish you LONG LIFE.
We have no words for you.
We don’t want an answer, because no answer will “justify” the reason that Hashem will give. At this point we can ask lots of why(s) Why take away such young Neshamos and cause a family and friends such agony? Why, if we are so close to Moshiach, are we still living with Tzaros? Why are we still experiencing Tzaros if we were told to open our eyes and see that Moshiach is already here? Why have our people suffered thru soo many casualties like the Holocaust? Why Hashem do you take away our precious young and old only to immediately… Read more »
Motti was an inspiration with hiskashrus, chizuk and a smile to all of us at the Katz’s South Beach Chabad House. The close bond of all their children to their parents was a weekly reminder of honor to their parents and the Rebbe. May we be reunited w Motti and all our Jewish souls b’shleimus with Moshiach before Shabbos!
Ad mosi!? 😭😭
MASHIAH WILL BE REVEALED NOW
My son relayed to me that when he came to Mesivta Coral Springs, Motti made him feel right at home. My son went by himself to Mesivta without any friends. Immediately Motti saw that my son was there without friends and took it upon himself to make him feel welcome. Motti invited my son to play sports with him many times even though Motti was in an older grade then my son. He made my son feel welcome into Mesivta and he broke the ice for him. He showed such kindness towards my son in so many other ways as… Read more »
This golus sucks we can’t be here without Motti everyone take on to literally dedicate each waking moment to bring moshaich cuz we need Motti we need him his family needs him his friends so desperately need him it’s brother his sisters his everything he was a tzadik and everynoe knew that he had a heart like no other completely always gave his heart over to anyone and everyone he had compassion for so many ppl even ppl who where so disconnected he sat there listening to them and didn’t get up till they where done no matter how crazy… Read more »
Motti was jsut so humble. That’s what I learn from him.
Motti I love you and miss you desperately bring moshaich for us.
To whom it may concern I have this personality trait of humor but i sometimes Do make fun of people and cross the line (even though I don’t mean it). From now on I will try to learn from Motti katz’s holy personality. And will iy”h follow down his path of Not insulting anyone anymore. I’m also committing (bli neder) a perek of Tanya.although it will take time. (Hopefully Before shloshim) Also finish tehilim at least once in his zechus. Also will try to smile more (even though recently I stopped). Hopefully I will rekindle my flame in Mottis z’echus.… Read more »