R' Yehuda Backer, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and a supporter of many Jewish causes, passed away early Thursday morning, Achron shel Pesach, 5780.
He was 67 years old.
Mr. Backer used his success in business to support many worthy general Jewish and Chabad causes, including Hatzalah of Crown Heights.
He is survived by his wife Ruthe Backer and by his children Shmulie – Miami Beach; Shimmy – Crown Heights; and grandchildren.
He is also survived by his siblings Mrs. Sarah Fischman – Lawrence; Mrs. Riva Denburg -Miami Beach; Mrs. Kayla Kendall – Montreal; and Mrs. Rochel Chazanow – Los Angeles.
The levaya took place Friday afternoon.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehu besochom.
SOURCE: ANASH.ORG
R' Yehuda Backer, a longtime resident of Crown Heights and a supporter of many Jewish causes, passed away early Thursday morning, Achron shel Pesach, 5780.
He was 67 years old.
Mr. Backer used his success in business to support many worthy general Jewish and Chabad causes, including Hatzalah of Crown Heights.
He is survived by his wife Ruthe Backer and by his children Shmulie – Miami Beach; Shimmy – Crown Heights; and grandchildren.
He is also survived by his siblings Mrs. Sarah Fischman – Lawrence; Mrs. Riva Denburg -Miami Beach; Mrs. Kayla Kendall – Montreal; and Mrs. Rochel Chazanow – Los Angeles.
The levaya took place Friday afternoon.
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim. Vehukeetzu Veranenu Shochnay Ufur vehu besochom.
SOURCE: ANASH.ORG