Rabbi Menachem (Mendy) Raitport, a longtime resident of Crown Heights who owned a butcher shop and ran in various political races to represent the Crown Heights community, passed away in a tragic accident on Tuesday night, 25 Nissan, 5785.
He was 57.
Raitport, a devoted husband and father to 8 children, was the former owner of Crown Kosher Meat Market on Kingston Avenue.
In recent years he worked as a Menaker in Shechita for various Hechsherim, such as the CHK, Skver, and others.
He ran for public office a number of times, and while he did not win an election, he was passionate about making positive change in the government, local safety, and the educational system.
Tragically, he was killed in a car accident in Georgia while driving back to New York after spending Pesach in Florida.
He is survived by his wife, Esther, and children, Eliyahu, Yehuda, Shloimy, Dovid, Dubi, Avrami, Zevi, and Chanoch.
He is also survived by his parents, Harav Yitzchok and Shaindel Raitport of Boro Park, noted philanthropists, and siblings.
He is also survived by his father in law, Rabbi Yisroel Chaim Lazar of Crown Heights.
He was predeceased by his brother Sholom Dovber Raitport obm.
The Levaya will take place tomorrow (Thursday), passing by 770 at 12 PM with burial at 1 PM at Montefiore Cemetery.
Shiva is taking place in his house 496 East New York Ave. until Wednesday morning.
Shacharis at 7:45, 8:30 and 9:15 ×2.
Mincha erev Shabbos from 1:35 onwards
Mincha Maariv Sunday through Tuesday bizmano.
Private time from 10:30- 12:30 and from 3:00 – 4:00.
Rabbi and Mrs. Yitzchok Raitport and children from motzei Shabbos on will be sitting in their house
1739 49th Street.
Rabbi Chaim Raitport will be sitting Shiva on motzei Shabbos in his house in Jackson NJ at 17 Round Hill Rd
Last day of Shiva is Wednesday after Shacharis.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
I am deeply saddened by this news. He was a good hearted person. He will be missed. BDE
BD”E there are not words…..A family that Torah has never left, that would help anyone, anywhere…any time. May the Almighty Bless and keep the Rov his Rebitizn and the whole family STRONG! We need help out of this dark Gulus NOW! AM YISROA’L CHAI
There are no words he was my dearest friend for years he was a wonderful man always there to help always helping he truly will be remembered for his kindness
He was somebody we should all look up to. He said what he felt and took the initiative with practical action. May his Neshama have an Aliyah. Bde
ברוך דיין האמת
So sad. What a great nice guy!!!
Hashem, why????!!!!!
I am shocked and saddened by this tragedy, Reb Mendy was a true mentsch. Baruch Dayan haEmes
BDE. So sorry to hear this news. He was a great friend.
So sad. Gave a wonderful example of how to do “Holy work – Menaker” Leshem Shomayim
This is such heartbreaking news. May we have the Geula Shleima immediately
Good heart and a great man. Always rounded off the bill when he had the take out store to the benefit of the customer He really cared about others May his family be comforted and have no more sorrow Rebbe we need you to take us out of this dreaded galus !
בד״ה😢
ברוך דיין האמת
Baruch Dayan Emes. Hashem should comfort the entire Raitport family on their loss. Moshiach now.
May Moshiach Come immediately and reunite Him with his family. AD MOSAI!!
What do you want from your dear children??
No matter what your reasoning is – IT’S PAIN!
I think we’ve been there, done that! We are hurting so intensely, ….OUCH!
Won’t you please come out of your hiding place. Avraham Fried
What a nice person! Always greeting people with a warm word and a smile.
When he had the meet Store on Kingston it was a pleasure to come in, It wasn’t just buying meat,it was א גוט ווארט Schmooze..
He let people accumulate big bills as long as they’re able to make shabbos and enjoy.
May HaShem give Tremendous strength to his wonderful family to continue.
What an איש החסד!
Our hearts go out to the family on hearing this very sad news
Clearly, Yes!
A Schmooze with Mendy was the best! I can even remember the sound of his voice.
He was a giant.
May his Neshama have Aliyah.
We should only know from Simchas together with us, and Kelal Yisroel,
I remember shopping in his store for Pesach shortly after giving birth. He was worried about how I would manage with all the cooking and invited us to join his family for yom tov. Such a kind sweet gesture… We managed BH but I’ll never forget how much he cared.
B”H A MAN WITH TRUE AHVATH YISRAEL!
KNEW HIM SINCE SECOND GRADE.
Please Hashem have mercy and take us out of golus Now Now Now
may Hashem comfort the family
what a special Chosid
Reb Mendy was a giant of a man, a great human being and a wonderful friend to so many.
May his Mishpacha find comfort in knowing that all the world loved this man.
I spoke with people in Boro-Park this morning – everyone is in shock and loved R’ Mendy.
His classmates have the highest respect for him. His life was to help people.
He ran for public office so that he could assist those who are not represented. He did not run for office for respect. He got respect!
AD MOSAI – MOSHIACH NOW!
Baruch Dayan HaEmes. He was such a mensch, a kind, thoughtful, wonderful person.
Very sad to hear. A good man. Thank you for providing very reasonable pricing for wedding catering back in the day.
I am so sorry to hear the tragic news about Mendy’s passing. He was such a good kind person I cannot imagine what is his family going through. My most deepest condolences to everyone. We will miss him sorely. He was a very special person. BDE.
I remember watching him run for office. He seemed so earnest friendly and passionate. What a good guy
We are very shocked to hear so terribly news!
May hashem send the geulah now
Also survived by many siblings לאיוש”ט
Bd”E. Mendy a”h and rest of Raitport family are old time Boro Park friends. He was a nice, easy going person. I extend condolences to his special parents HaRav haGaon Rabbi Yitzchok and Mrs. Raitport.
Only simchos.
Moshiach needs to come now!! H’ enough of galus!!!
Mendy was a genuine, loving, GD fearing person with a huge heart and a beautiful, loving personality. I knew him and I loved him….and I don’t like most of the people I grew up with in Crown Heights. May his pure and precious soul enjoy the Peace and serenity that he earned. May GD comfort his family. May Moshiach arrive immediately so that we can all be reunited in world free of heartache and strife.
Bde. He was a big ba’al tzedakah and a very warm kind person. Moshiach must come now!
A real mensch. He cared about this community and was always looking for a way to help people.
I am so sorry.. All I know about him is that he staunchly tried for our community again and again in the elections. Great respect to him.
B”H
May his family be comforted!!!
יהודי יקר. איזה אסון כבד.
Baruch Dayan HaEmes!
He was a nice person
Kind hearted