By COLlive reporter
Rabbi Yisroel Polter, a member of the Chabad community in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on Monday, 8 Shvat, 5780.
He was 82.
Rabbi Polter was a Schochet who lived in Detroit for many years, and was a beloved member of the community.
A loving father and grandfather, he was known for his friendly demeanor and sense of humor.
He often served as the Shliach tzibur who warmed people’s hearts with his beautiful davening.
He is survived by his children, Dovid Aaron Polter – Crown Heights, Shainy Weingarten – Flint, MI, Tzvi Sharage Polter – Crown Heights, Leah Polter – Oak Park, MI, Yossi Polter – Oak Park, MI, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, many of whom are Shluchim around the world.
He was predeceased by his wife Mrs. Freida Polter on 28 Av, 5767.
The levaya will be passing 770 on Tuesday around 12:00 pm.
Shiva at 732 Lefferts Ave 2B from Tuesday through Thursday morning.
Minyan for Wednesday
Shachris 8:00, 8:45, 9:30
Mincha 12:35 and 2x Bizaman
Maariv 2 x Bizman
Thursday
Shachris 8:00 and 8:45
Yossi & Shainy will be sitting in Oak Park from Wednesday eve.
Dovid & Tzvi will be sitting in oak park from Thursday afternoon.
Leah is currently sitting shiva at her home in Southfield.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes: R’ Yisroel Ben Yehuda
What a special person, a great loss to the Jewish people. His humor and wit hid behind it great depth and understanding of the world and life. He was wise and fully adept much beyond his years. Made from a different fabric and material.
A very special Chosid!
We will miss our Uncle Yisroel very much. He was part of the fabric of our lives! May he storm the heavens for Moshiach to come.
Was very fun and warm to sit next to him we will miss him
Yisroel what is it combination of funny, witty, smart and strong. He’s made an impact on every individual is coming contact with. They don’t make such people anymore, we will miss him dearly.
He was one of a kind
יהי זכרו ברוך!!
משיח מאו!!
Condolences to the family and my alma matter detroit community
A real mentch