R’ Leima Halevi Gedzberg, a devoted Chosid and one of the founders of a longtime Shachris Minyan in Crown Heights, passed away on Sunday, 10 Kislev, 5780.
He was 81.
He was born in Leningrad to a Chassidishe family (his mother’s maiden name was Minkowitz) and was named after his famous grandfather, R Leima of Nevel.
In 1988 he immigrated with his family to New York where he became an integral part of the Russian Jewish community of Crown Heights.
Together with his teacher R’ Zalman Shagalov obm, he started the Shacharis Minyan at F.R.E.E. in Crown Heights and became a permanent fixture there – opening the shul at 6am and saying there till late.
With his smile and chassidishe warmth he endeared himself to so many. His hiskashrus to the Rebbe and fervent bitachon in the imminent geulah was legendary. 770 became his second home.
He will be sorely missed. May his memory be a blessing.
He is survived by his wife Esther Freida, daughter Inna, and granddaughter. He is also survived by his sister Mila.
The levaya will take place today, Monday leaving Shomrei hadas chapel at 11:15 and 12:15 in front of 770.
Shiva will be held at 675 Empire Blvd Apt 3H.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes – Leima Ben Efraim Halevi.
He will be missed
Special Chossid
He will be missed
Very special man! Will be greatly missed! BDE
A real gentleman