This Sunday – 11 Iyar – marks the second Yartzheit of R’ Shloime Drimmer, a revered figure in Crown Heights known for his generosity and community activism.
Born to Holocaust survivors, R’ Shloime was deeply rooted in his Crown Heights upbringing, attending Lubavitch Yeshiva.
Initially known for his Judaica store on Kingston Avenue, which later expanded into a successful appliance business, he used his entrepreneurial success to aid countless individuals and causes.
A beacon of kindness, R’ Shloime welcomed people from all walks of life into his home, offering assistance with a warm smile. Proud of his lineage as a descendant of the esteemed posek R’ Shloime Drimmer – the “בית שלמה” – he was passionate about Torah study and the preservation of rare Seforim.
Beyond his business endeavors, R’ Shloime was an active community member, serving on the Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol and tirelessly advocating for peace and unity. His devotion to Chabad causes was evident, notably sponsoring a prestigious album project following the Rebbe’s request to Rabbi Shmuel Butman after the Siyum Harambam.
As we commemorate his legacy, R’ Shloime Drimmer’s impact continues to inspire acts of kindness and communal service.
He was a high quality person
G-D Bless him !
He was a special man moshiach now
R’ Drimmer was always willing to help out someone in need. May his family continue on and make him proud.
He was such a dear friend of our family !!
He and Chaya had an open heart me and an open check book to klal yisroel !!
May he always remembered by those who knew him or were touched by his infectious smile and simcha !!!
תנצב״ה
יהא זכרו ברוך
Reb Shloime loved the Rebbe. By Hakofos he volunteered to protect the dancing area despite the pressure and exhaustion.
His passion for Jewish books was inspiring.
He loved to help a fellow Jew. To help individuals as well as the community.
A giant of a man!
יהי זכרו ברוך
והקיצו ורננו….. והוא בתוכם בקרוב ממש
As a bochur in 770 i spent many many hours talking to him in the shop. He was a genuinely nice and lovely person. When i became a choson in 1974 he gave me a large silver plated tray for a wedding present which i still use every shabbos for the candlesticks.
Good memories
In the days of old he was known as Ralph . .
A beautiful person and friend, kind and fine as can be
Just a nice guy
Sorely missed
ת. נ. צ. ב. ה
He was a good friend, a great person with a huge heart
he was my go to to get my parliament cigarettes which we both smoked
yes those were the best days
The pictures of him with the Rebbe show such Eidelkeit with great Kavod and Bitul to the Rebbe.
May his Neshama have an Aliyah and may he be a guteh better for his family and friends.