R’ Kalman Brikman, a longtime Crown Heights resident, passed away on Yom Kippur, 5779.
He was 80.
R’ Kalman was a businessman and Askan in the Crown Heights neighborhood. He served on the Board of Oholei Torah for many years.
He was known as a baal Tzedaka and kind, generous person who helped many, being involved with an interest free loan fund for the community.
He is survived by his wife, Shulamis and children Yossi Brikman – Crown Heights, Sara Liba Lewin – Crown Heights, Avremel Brikman – Crown Heights, Chana Friedman – Wisconsin, Hindy Bortunk – Florida and Yisroel Brikman – Crown Heights.
He is also survived by his brother Boruch Brikman of Crown Heights.
He was predeceased by his son Mendel Brikman OBM.
The Levaya will take place today, Thursday, leaving Shomrei Hadas at 2:00 pm and passing by 770 at 2:45 pm.
Baruch Dayan Ha’emes – Kalman Ben Isser.
I am so sad and hurt by this news. Mr brikman was such a sweet man, always had nice things to share. A good heart, what a good man. He will be missed. Bde…..
Very kind and devoted family .
My condolences. I don’t know the man personally, but I do know his son Yisroel & he is a great asset to the Friendship Circle minyan. I am confident that he will continue to do his duty making his father very proud!! May the Mishpacha only know of Simchas
As usual, I forget what I should say, but it’s better late than never.
The INCREDIBLE DEVOTION of Shulamis cannot be described in words. May Hashem repay you with NACHAS FUHN KINDER UHN EINIKLACH UHN IHR EINIKLACH
May Hashem give Mrs. Brikman, shetichye and her dear family, sheyichyu, chizuk during this most difficult time.
Mrs. Brikman endured so many years of struggle and pain, yet this outstanding Eiyshes Chayil demonstrated love and devotion unbroken by the terrible nisayon that she endured day-after-day sitting by Mr. Brikman’s obm side as she mourned the loss of her dear son Mendel, obm.
We hope and pray that the Geulah Shleimah comes NOW!
Penina Metal
always so generous to Bais Rivkah productions, I remember hearing their names as a little girl when my mother the costume lady went to go get fabrics that made the productions truly beautiful. Mr Brikman you should be a melitz yosher for all of us! Mr Boruch Brikman and the rest of the family should be zoche to Arichas Yomim Vshonim Tovos.
He was my next door neighbor when i rented his brother’s (Baruch) basement in 1983. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. A great loss for the community and Klal Yisroel.
May he be a gutteh beter for his lovely wife and beautiful family, tzu langeh, gutteh and gezunteh yuhren.
And, may Moshiach come now mamash!!
BDE
May he be gutter oisbetter for his family and Klal Yisroel.
Kalman o’h, looked just like this picture when you both came to stay with us for shabbos in Oak Park, Mich, a lifetime ago. My heart goes out to you and your wonderful family.
Fay
Kalman helped my family without fanfare and without wanting anything in return. I only found out by mistake and was very touched.
BDE Kalman Brikman was a wonderful person, a good husband and dedicated father. He raised a beautiful family together with his wife Shalamis. During the long, difficult years of his struggle with health issues, Shalamis has always been loyal and supportive. It was a struggle and the children were all involved. Kalman was a great husband and always showed his love and concern for his wife and children.He was a kind, gentle person, friendly and compassionate. May Hashem comfort all family members and give you strength. Kalman made our world a better place.
Kalman was a staple in Empire Shtible. I grew up watching him. May he be a meilitz yosher for his family.
Very sad.
he was a wonderful, kind and caring person.
he was sooooo caring to his Mother a”h, his family AND his friends.