Author Archives: SB
Sharon Litvin
Raizy, I was so shocked and sorry to hear about your father. And then I felt so glad that you made the decision to devote yourself to caring for your parents this last while. How wise you were to spend Continue reading Sharon Litvin
Leah Fradkin Chabad Hebrew Academy San Diego
Dear Raizy, We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. “Hamakom Yinachem Eschem B’Soch Shaar Aveilei Tzion V’Yerushalayim’ Your father will certainly be a Gutte Better for your entire family and Klal Yisroel. May Hashem give you strength Continue reading Leah Fradkin Chabad Hebrew Academy San Diego
Rabbi Yisroel (sruly)and Chanie Hecht
Dear Bistritzky Family Sheyichyeh , We were really saddened hearing about the loss of your dear Father Reb R’ Leibel Bistritzky, a”h. Though we did know of him personally as a Chabad Lubavitcher Askan, Yet it is more sufficient to be aware of Continue reading Rabbi Yisroel (sruly)and Chanie Hecht
Raizy Katz
Dear Ruchama and family, Sheyichyu The name R’Leibel Bistritzky had a nostalgic ring for as long as I can remember. It signified the great men of yesteryear, giants of character, Yirei Shamaim in the guise of regular people. I consider Continue reading Raizy Katz
Shmuel and Lilly Feit
Dear Ita, We were socked and saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved husband and our very old and dear friend. We are greatful to HaShem that we had the privilage of knowing him and even better yet Continue reading Shmuel and Lilly Feit
Yossi Levertov Chabad Scottsdale
Dear Reb Shlomi and the Bistritzky family Only today that I read the Living Torah promo for their app, did I learn that’s your father OH was nifter.. On behalf of my family and the entire community in Scottsdale we offer Continue reading Yossi Levertov Chabad Scottsdale
Rosa Silver
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Reb Leibel.Although he lived in Crown Heights, he(and his aishes chayil til 120) were honorary Lower East Siders.Everyone knew that if you wanted great cheeses,other kosher products ,good recipesand great Continue reading Rosa Silver
Levi Yitzhaq Garbose
I walked into Bistritzky’s Kosher Gourmet Food 40 years ago on the seventeenth of Tammuz on an expedition to find the Yiddishkeit I had read about in Isaas Beshevis Singers’s stories and books. I was introduced to Reb Leibel by Continue reading Levi Yitzhaq Garbose
Shmuel and Rosalynn Malamud
We sorry to learn of the passing of Reb Leibel a”h….We considered him a good friend and a devoted member of Klal Yisrael…a caring and loving person to his fellow Jew. He will be missed by all…He was always available Continue reading Shmuel and Rosalynn Malamud
Chaim Meyer and Sara Lieberman
To the Bistritzky family We are shocked and saddened at the passing of Rabbi Bistritzky a”h. To us he will always be the kind, devoted, neighbor, friend and true Chosid we merited to know HaMokom yenachem eschem betoch shear availi Zion Continue reading Chaim Meyer and Sara Lieberman
Betsy Quint-Feldman
Dear Mrs. Bistritzky and Family, My best friend went to Ramaz and each Pesach her family bought their foods in advance, at your Pesach store. I once accompanied them and I was very impressed by your business. My father was Continue reading Betsy Quint-Feldman
Judy Gottlieb
baruch dayan emes. Beginning in 1965, for about 3 years, my family and I lived in Long Island. We traveled every Tuesday to the lower East Side because my brother had choir practice with Rabbi Seymour Silbermintz, and Mr Teddy Continue reading Judy Gottlieb
Yisroel and Gutel Edelman
To the Bistritzky family, Hamakom yenachem eschem bsoch shaar avelay Tzion v’Yerushalayim. Avad Chosid mi haaretz – they just don’t make them like him! Yisroel and Gutel Edelman
Eva & Shabsi Weiss
Baruch Dayan Emes! We never knew him personally. but I’m sure he was a knowledgeable person in all his learnings.
Aaron and Mina Sputz
To the entire family, we share your sorrow and want to convey Hamokom yenachem eschem bisoch shaar aveilei Tzion viyerushalayim. Simchos only from hereon. Aaron and Mina Sputz
Shlomo and Chana Besser
Ahuv laMakom, ve’ahuv labriyos, a Yid whose warmth extended far and beyond and whose infectious smile comforted many broken hearts. A ‘Front Line’ mekushar whose persona enhanced the term ‘chosid’, and in particular the name of Chabad. Hamakom Yenachem eschem Continue reading Shlomo and Chana Besser
Nachum and Mashie Markowitz and Family
Mrs.Bistritzky and Family ,שיחיו There are no true words of comfort when one loses someone you love . Rabbi Bistritzky was a household name representing goodness and kindness of giant proportion all while being
Aliza Simons
Dear Ruchama, I was your English teacher many years ago in Bais Rivkah High School (Miss Garfinkel), and I remember you fondly. I was very sorry to learn of the P’tirah of your illustrious father, a’h. He was a “Shem Davar,” Continue reading Aliza Simons
Isaac Abraham old W17
Yingey for over 40 years I spent with your father on many different issues from life saving to upstate yeshivas, a heart of gold, a mind of a guan and a sense of humor Hamkom Yenachem eschem may you only Continue reading Isaac Abraham old W17