Mrs. Chana Scharf, 67, OBM
We are deeply saddened to report on the passing of Mrs. Chana Scharf, whose children were known for being cared for by The Rebbe after the passing of her husband in 5750. She passed away on Thursday, 9 Sivan, 5785 • Read More
Mrs. Chana Scharf, whose children were known for being cared for by the Rebbe after the passing of her husband, passed away on Thursday, 9 Sivan, 5785. She was 67.
She was the daughter of Rabbi Yerachmiel and Dvora Blumenfeld obm, longtime Shluchim in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
After the passing of her husband Rabbi Avraham Shloime Scharf OBM in 5750 (1989), the Rebbe took a personal interest in her children, ‘adopting’ the four young orphans. They were seen for years in 770, standing near the Rebbe during Davening and Farbrengens.
She is survived by her children, Rochel Tenenboim – Destin, FL, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Scharf – Detroit, Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Scharf – Chicago, Rabbi Shalom Dovber Scharf – Chicago.
She is also survived by her brother, R’ Yossi Blumenfeld – Crown Heights.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Rabbi Yaakov Yisroel Blumenfeld OBM and Rabbi Shneur Zalman Blumenfeld OBM.
The Levaya will take place today, Thursday, passing by 770 at 3:30 PM and burial at Montefiore Cemetery at 4:30 PM.
Shiva will take place at
1065 Rosedale Rd Valley Stream NY 11581 (10 minutes from the Ohel)
Use side entrance on Lawrence Court
Thursday 7PM – 10PM
Friday morning:
Shachris:
1 – 7:30
2 – 8:30
3 – 9:30
Motzai Shabbos:
Till 11:30PM
Sunday:
Shachris:
1 – 7:30
2 – 8:30
3 – 9:30
Sitting untill Sunday 5PM.
After Sunday, each of the children will be sitting in their own house (Destin FL, Detroit and Chicago)
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes.
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