YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of R’ Mendel Schechter Z”L of Flatbush, at the age of approximately 87. He was a beloved brother of the late Chaim Berlin Rosh Yeshiva, Hagaon HaRav Aharon Schechter ZT”L.
R’ Mendel dedicated his entire life to Yeshiva Chaim Berlin, which he so deeply loved and cherished. For more than 60 years – over 30 of them as a devoted employee – he tirelessly served the Yeshiva with loyalty and humility.
A true ben Torah, R’ Mendel davened in the Yeshiva throughout his life. In his later years, when walking became difficult, he davened in the shuls of Rav Lipa Geldwirth and Rav Binyomin Cohen — but he would always say that his heart remained in the Yeshiva’s Beis Medrash.
He is survived by his wife Rivka, his children, grandchildren, and the entire extended Chaim Berlin family, who all mourn the loss of a lifelong servant of Torah and the Yeshiva world.
The Levaya will be held at Yeshiva Chaim Berlin on Thursday. Exact details will be updated when confirmed.
Boruch Dayan Ha’Emes…
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The Levaya of R’ Menachem Manli (Mendel) Schechter A”H will take place tomorrow, Thursday, August 21st, at Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, 1605 Coney Island Ave., at 12PM.
Kevura will be at Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, NY, at approximately 3PM.
How is age 87 ??? ,when I was studying in Yeshiva Chaim Berlin he was about 75 add 22 = at least he age not less 95-97
BDE:((((
Such a beautiful yid… very approachable and “normal” but absolutely great… he helped my family and showed tremendous ahavas yisroel to people he hardly knew only because they were yidden… Restored our faith in humanity tbh.. will never forget him… I am sure he helped other people as well.. I know he will have such an amazing gan eden.. but I am crying because there are fewer and fewer people in a certain segment of the jewish world who help and do things for others without an agenda, who dont care whose grandson or grandaughter you are or your last name. Its enough that you are another jew.
Reb Mendel ,davened at the Young Israel of Midwood as well and was frequently seen in learning in the shul Bais Midrash.
Great yid. He called me for donations to the yeshiva and was always a pleasure to talk to. Always had a great smile for others. Yehi zichro baruch.