BDE: Reb Chaim Dovid Mordechai Goldstein, z”l

YS Gold

We regret to inform you of the passing of Reb Chaim Dovid Mordechai Goldstein, z”l, a ba’al teshuvah who experienced a tumultuous life—and returned to a life dedicated to Torah and mitzvos which were an inspiration to all who knew him. He was 68 years of age.

He was born and raised in East New York to a family that arrived in America prior to WWI, and succumbed to the nisyonos of America, affiliating themselves with the Conservative movement.

He lost his beloved mother at the young age of thirteen, and he went to say kaddish for her neshamah throughout the year of aveilus.

He faced many challenges and hardships throughout his life. After a difficult period, he was sentenced to twenty years in prison and spent time in three different prisons. However, it was in that darkness that he found light. He returned to his roots, dedicating himself to Torah and mitzvos. During this time, he was visited by numerous Admorim and Rabbonim, and upon his release, he emerged as a full-fledged ba’al teshuvah.

He lived the rest of his years in Boro Park, and was a familiar figure in the community. His davening and learning was with extreme devotion, and he was close to many in the community.

Reb Chaim Dovid Mordechai was niftar in a sudden manner on Sunday night.

The Levaye will take place 8pm at the Belz Shtibel on 43rd St and 13th Ave.

Yehi zichro Baruch.