By COLlive reporter
R’ Herschel Scheiner, a long-time resident of Crown Heights who was involved in chesed work for families in need, passed away on Sunday, 4 Nissan 5780.
He was 80 and was infected by coronavirus.
He would daven at Ksav Soffer shul led by Rabbi Nissan Mangel, and served as one of the gabbaim in the small zal of 770 Eastern Parkway.
He helped fundraise for orphanages of Jewish children in the former Soviet Union as part of Tzivos Hashem.
“He was kind-hearted and always ready to help anyone who needed help,” his family member told COLlive.com.
He helped provide food to individuals and families in need in the neighborhood before yomim tovim and other occasions as part of his wife’s Yomtov Fund.
He is survived by his wife Mrs. Devorah Scheiner, their children Mrs. Faigy Brafman – Crown Heights; Mrs. Tzippy Furst – Five Towns, NY; R’ Shuey Scheiner – Crown Heights; and Mrs. Chanie Lazaroff – Los Angeles, CA; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
Our Zaidy was a very special man and will be missed by his children,grandchildren and great grandchildren
d’s
I used to daven with R’ Hershel it was not easy for him to get around but he would come to minyan everyday and daven so beautifully. He kept in touch with all his bale batim and never stopped working. Hashem should bentch his family. Ad mosai
Hamakom Yenachem Eschem Bsoch Shaar Aveili Tzion Veyerushalayim.
R’ scheiner touched many lives and uplifted thousands with his quiet yet hard work.
He will be missed!
What a nice man. May Hashem watch over him
We love you Zaidy.
Another great loss. It is heartbreaking to read this and all the other wonderful people who have passed away since this plague began. I send my deepest condolences to Devorah and daughter Tzippy Furst, whom I taught eons ago in Beis Rivkah, and to the entire family.
Hindy Lewis, Israel
As his neighbor I would sometimes see him – he always did his thing quietly, happily and he was such a nice person. He would always support his wife in whatever chesed projects she was doing
May we see him now.
Moshiach now!!
our zeidy was very special to us and will always stay in our heart we love him so much
m’b
DEVORAH SOOO SORRY. SO SAD. HE WAS YOUR PARTNER IN ALL THE CHESSED ACTIVIES. MAY HASHEM GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH THAT YOU NEED TO CARRY O.
Lots of love
Tzipporah Sufrin
Stay safe
Tzipporah Sufrin
Words fail me. Mr. Scheiner was a true Chassid — pious, modest. He & his wife graciously hosted me on many occasions. My deepest condolences to the Scheiner family — may they be comforted among the mourners of Zion in Jerusalem; may we all be reunited with our loved ones soon in the coming of Moshiach bekarov mamash!
My heart is breaking for you – HaShem MUST send Moshiach NOW !!!!
An old friend,
SC
So sorry to hear such horrible news. This is such Mageifo that has to disapear. We lived on the same block our kids played together. What a loss.
May Hashem comfort this beautiful family and together greet Moshiach Tzidkeinu NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brocha Hurwitz
Reb herschel shiner was like a uncle to me, he always had a smile on he’s face and a good chasudish word to say, i just had a conversation with my father about the whole situation, and our resolution was that if i ever meet a rabbi who is not one who is leading by example that i should just think of “reb hershol” as what a real proper jew should look like!
I will miss you “reb herschel”
My heart breaks for you – HaShem must send us Moshiach NOW !!!
With much love from an old friend,
SC
Dear Devorah And family. Boruch Dayan Haemes. My heart. Breaks for you . Hamokom yenachem eschem bsoch aveilei Tzion Virushshalayim
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Baruch Dayan Haemet. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Heshy. Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Betoch Shaar Avelei Tzion Yerushalayim.
As a young couple we have found memories of being hosted by Rabbi Scheiner and Yblt”a his Rebittzen. A Genuine and kind person with a great sense of humor. Sending our love and condolences to Chanie and the whole family.
Zalman and Neina Solomon
As a brochur, I didn’t have family in crown heights.
Herschel and Devorah opened their home to me like a son.
Every time I speak to Devorah, she is up to a new chesed project, with Herschel in full support.
Herschels warmth will ever be remembered.
Moshiach now.