The levaya of R’ Kalman Brikman, a longtime Crown Heights resident and baal tzedaka, took place on Thursday, a day after his passing on Yom Kippur.
Before the procession began at 770 Eastern Parkway, elder chassidim exchanged memories of R’ Kalman serving as a mashbak in the Rebbe’s home on President Street.
R’ Kalman was also in charge of the Shabbos and yom tov meals that were held in the Rebbe Rayatz’s apartment on the second floor of 770.
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 family is sitting shiva at 1365 Carroll Street. Corner Kingston avenue
Please use entrance from alley on Kingston, Up the ramp in the back of the building.
Friday shachris 8 am
mincha 2 pm
Sunday shachris at 8am
Sitting shiva through Sunday.
BDE