BD’E; Reb Chaim Kraminer z’l

Hamodia is saddened to inform  of the passing of Reb Chaim Kraminer. The niftar was 68 years old.

Reb Chaim was the son of Reb Baruch Osher Anshil Kraminer z”l of Canada and the son- in- law of Reb Yitzchok Rubin z”l.

Reb Chaim z”l was born and raised in Montreal. He lived in Montreal after his wedding. He was very close to the Gerrer Rebbe – the Lev Simcha z”l and moved to Boro Park  at the instruction of the Rebbe in order that his children should get a better chinuch.

Reb Chaim z”l owned a clothing store where he earned a parnassah to support his family and could be found with a sefer in his hand when not busy. He davened in the Gerrer Shtibel on 47th st. and 16th Ave whose mispallilim stood by him in his sickness. He was niftar in California where he had gone for treatment.

Even until his last days as he battled illness, Reb Chaim z”l was kovea itim l’Torah. He maintained a strong kesher with the Pnei Menachem zy”a and ybl’c the Gerrer Rebbe shlita. He is survived by his wife ybl’c and eight children who continue in his ways.

Shiva will be held in the house of the niftar at  1359 45 St. – Shachris 8:30, Mincha 7:30pm, Maariv 9:15pm.

Yehi zichro boruch