R’ Leibel New, one of the early founders and respected members of the Chabad community in Melbourne, Australia, passed away on Thursday morning, 8 Tishrei, 5785.
He was 91.
Born to his parents R’ Yisroel and Rivkah New in 1934, he was the first Australian-born bochur to learn in Tomchei Temimim in Shepparton, Australia.
He and his wife Chana were from the early founders of the Chabad community in Melbourne, Australia.
He was known as a generous baal Tzedaka, and raised a beautiful family of Chasidim who follow in his ways.
He is survived by his children, Avremi New – Crown Heights, Chezky New – Australia, Sholom New – Crown Heights, Yitzchok New – Australia, and Rivka Raskin – Australia.
He is also survived by his brother R’ Mendel New.
The Levaya will take place Thursday at Lyndhurst Cemetery in Melbourne.
Avremi New and Shalom New will be siting Shiva on Thursday and Friday at 1373 President St. in Crown Heights.
Shacharis: 8:30 am, 9:30 am
Mincha: 5:45 pm and 6:00 pm
Maariv: Bzmana
Friday: Mincha: 3:15 pm
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes – Yehuda Aryeh ben Yisroel
He was such a kind, gentle person.
והקיצו ורננו שוכני עפר immediately
Reb Leibel New was such a special person and role model for so many people. He will be sorely missed. His lasting legacy will be his incredible children, grandchildren and great grandchildren who emulate him in all ways. BDE
R leibel new was a generous and gracious host .. hosting many yg boys and many chasidishe farbrengens in his home over many years … a real leader in the melb community
One of the nicest people I’ve gotten to know. a True ohev yisrael. He’s going to be sorely missed, but remembered fondly for his warmth, kindness and chessed for many years to come.
Reb Leibel was a kind, generous and very Hartzige Yid! A big Ba’al Tzedakah and a Machnis Orach. I can never forget all the Seudos Shabbos that him and his wife hosted so graciously always. The many Fabrengens we had in his home. A heart of gold and definitely a pillar of the Melbourne community.