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Friday, 7 Heshvan, 5785
  |  November 8, 2024

Mrs. Bracha Levertov, 90, OBM

Mrs. Bracha Levertov, a longtime Crown Heights resident who served as the beloved chief Mikvah director and attendant at the Crown Heights Union Street Mikvah, passed away on Sunday, 25 Tishrei, 5785. Full Story

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Balarsky family
October 27, 2024 11:11 pm

A very modest woman with a vibrant personality who welcomed everyone to Rabbi Levertov’s Chabad House in Austin, TX! What an awesome treat to spend many Pesachs with her there. Beautiful memories for a lifetime. She is already greatly missed. BDE

Boruch Dayan HoEmes
October 27, 2024 11:13 pm

Mrs. Levertov was my Mikvah lady when I was a kallah, and presented me with a very special gift. Yehi Zichra Boruch!!

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Reply to  Boruch Dayan HoEmes
October 28, 2024 9:35 am

When I went to Mikvah as a kallah it was a few days after my wedding and we came back to CH very late from out of town Sheva Brachos. I was too overwhelmed to realize or appreciate it at the time, but Mrs. Levertov guided me with patience and enthusiasm even though it was well after midnight!! Thank you for allowing me to remember and express gratitude for that.

A tzadekes
October 27, 2024 11:52 pm

Mrs. Levertov was so sweet, friendly, and wise. This parsha is connected to her with the 40 seahs of the mabul which correspond to the 40 seahs of the mikva. I never thanked her enough for her helping countless women fulfill the fundamental mitzva of taharas hamishpocha.

Bde —a woman of valor
October 28, 2024 12:07 am

She was so modest, sensitive, kind and joyous to everyone. She had a witting sense of humor, and took her Mikvah role with poise. Thank you for your dedication to our community. BDE

ברוך דיין האמת
October 28, 2024 12:37 am

The best Mikava lady. All the tiime with a smile and real אשת חיל

What a fine woman
October 28, 2024 1:01 am

She treated you with respect
She greeted a young néw kallah made you feel.special.and not over whelming.

Had the zchus to be in shul and kiss the sefer torah and say yizkor for
She was pure neshoma.
BDE

Exemplary Shlucha and Dear Friend
October 28, 2024 1:20 am

There aren’t enough words to describe Mrs Levertov, to know her ..was to love,honor,respect and cherish every word of guidance she gave. An integral part of my life, whose words of advice, I carry every day. May we thank Mrs. Levertov for her example of what it means to live a Torah Filled life without compromise. As we wipe our tears, may we strive to give over to others, her dear and wise caring, and loving way, she greeted and treated each one, lucky enough to call her,mentor, teacher and beloved friend. Know that you live on inside each and… Read more »

והחי יתן אל לבו
October 28, 2024 3:33 am

In singing her special praises Lets emulate her as much as we can & make this world ready for Moshiach!!
We can all add or change one thing!

Mikvah lady par excellence
October 28, 2024 7:20 am

A heart of gold and warmth with the best smile to put you at ease

WITH THE OLD BREED
October 28, 2024 8:11 am

BD’E A Great Lady who built great Things….

The definition of royalty
October 28, 2024 8:33 am

New to Crown Heights and new to marriage, I didn’t have a mother who could guide me through the steps of mikvah. Mrs. Levertov exuded love, calm, caring and joy. I sensed it immediately and felt a warmth and love envelope me in her presence for the tevila. Kedusha. Simcha. Sensitivity to the other while maintaining extremely high standards. That is how I imagine our holy imahos were. I’ve lived away from Crown Heights (BH on shlichus for many years) but always remember Mrs. Levertov as the ideal example of a “mikvah lady.” BDE for Mrs. Levertov, and may all… Read more »

Friend
October 28, 2024 9:47 pm

As a frequent visitor to their home in connection with activities of Ezras Achim I met Mrs Levertov on many occasions. Her care and concern for the Jews in Russia as well as the travelers going to visit them was always evident. She will be missed

Boruch Dayan Haeemes
October 29, 2024 12:03 am

Bracha was a true eishes chayil. Always greeted me with a smile, put me at ease as a kallah.

Shiva information
October 29, 2024 11:01 am

The family is sitting shiva in the Levertov house 688 Lefferts Ave between Albany and Troy.
Shachtis 8am, 9am and 10am
Mincha and maariv bizman.

To send over a meal: takethemameal.com/EHPN5099
If you can’t send for the whole group, please consider sending for just the children and spouses. It will be appreciated

so sweet and welcoming
October 31, 2024 11:22 am

she was the nicest mikva lady !!

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