By COLive reporter
Rabbi Eliezer Lippman Dubrawsky, the educational director at Chabad Lubavitch of British Columbia in Canada, has passed away suddenly on Sunday, 27 Nissan 5773.
He was 56.
This morning he mentioned that he was not feeling well and went to the hospital for treatment. He shortly thereafter had a fatal heart attack.
His tragic and sudden passing has shocked many in the Jewish community in Vancouver, where he has lived and operated for over 20 years as a teacher, counselor and lecturer.
After running Chabad of Kitsilano back in the 80s, he and his wife Dena Dubrawsky (nee Blizinsky) have touched many lives in the Vancouver area, providing comfort and advice to thousands of people.
Rabbi Dubrawsky, a talmid chacham, presented multiple classes in various subjects in Torah and chassidus in his own home, at the Chabad center and in offices and firms around the city.
The son of the late writer R’ Hayshke Dubrawsky of Crown Heights, Rabbi Dubrawsky worked in the Rebbe’s Agudas Chassidei Chabad Library in Brooklyn before moving on Shlichus.
Every Shabbos morning, for over 15 years, he walked to the Louis Beier Home and Hospital, volunteering his time to give the Dvar Torah at its shul. “Silently, without fanfare, without remuneration, as a volunteer,” noted Lee Simpson, past president of the hospital.
Rabbi Dubrawsky would often say that the most important thing for any Jew to have is knowledge. In an interview with the local Jewish Independent newspaper, he called on more people in the Jewish community to educate themselves about Judaism.
“I think there is nothing like knowledge, nothing like knowing, nothing like being informed and nothing like tasting from our wealth of wisdom to help a person in every area [of their life],” he said of the free classes he taught. “And all it takes is just to come and taste.”
Rene Ragetli was one of those who took advantage of the wisdom Dubrawsky imparted. “His classes are a stimulating blend of scholarship, mystical imagery and practical wisdom. His are easily the best classes I have ever attended in Vancouver,” she told the paper in 2002.
He is survived by his wife Dena and their children Sender Dubrawsky – Crown Heights, Sarah Rubashkin – Los Angeles, CA; Aidi Neparstak – Long Beach, CA; Chanchy Kugel – New York, NY; Mushkie Spitezky – Crown Heights, Meir Dubrawsky, Mendy Dubrawsky, Rivky Dubrawsky, Manyeh Dubrawsky and Shayneh Dubrawsky – Vancouver, BC; and grandchildren.
He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Asya Dubrawsky, and siblings Mrs. Sara Gurewitz, Lyons, France; Rabbi Fitche Dubrawsky, Curitiba, Brazil; Rabbi Mendel Dubrawsky, Dallas, TX; Mrs. Mira Labkowsky, LA, CA; and Mrs. Chana Katzman, Staten Island, NY.
His sister, Mrs. Zlata Geisinsky, a Shlucha in Bethesda in Maryland, passed away at the age of 49 after a brief illness in 2012.
The levaya will take place Monday, 11:00 AM at Shomrei Hadas Chapel in Boro Park, passing by 770 Eastern Parkway at 11:45 AM on its way to Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens.
Shiva will take place at 1456 President St.
Shacharis – 9:00, 9:30, 10:00
Mincha Maariv – Bizman (from approximately 7:10)
Email for nichum aveilim: Rememberingrabbilipa@gmail.com
To share memories about him with the family, email: rabbilipablog.memory@bloger.com
Baruch dayan haemes.
We miss you Rabbi. You were an anchor in our community. Aleh b’mitzvot!
May our pain, our cry and prayers bring more knowledge, understanding and wisdom; more yidishkeit . In the words of beloved rabbi Dubrawsky, “may Hashem receives His greatest desire – to dwell at home among us daily!”
Honza
IDK THIS PERSON BUT JUST SEEING 190 COMMENTS ON COLLIVE SHOWS WHAT KIND OF PERSON HE WAS
The void remains. Moving forward can be perplexing. Stay focused and do more is what we have.
He came by love
He lived in love
He saw us from love
He held us through love
He taught us with love
He called us to love
By love, he was called from us
In love, we mourn him
From love, we thank him
Through love, we honor him
With love and to love, we open again and again, and so remember him . . .
Dael
The mold was broken, there is no other like my Rav in Vancouver who I was blessed to meet 15 years ago in the “old Chabad House” on a Wednesday night… He & Dena changed so many of our lives…A unique person, who knew what he spoke of: “words spoken from the heart penetrate the heart”. And when I moved to Toronto and then NY I was able to hang on with…”we never says goodbye…” the world has lost a tzadik. His space in this world will remain empty, Hashem our hearts are broken. Have pity on us, help us… Read more »
Sorry for you loss.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Riva Bichin
Dear Dena & dear family, what can one say to comfort you….to comfort all those who were blessed to come to know Rabbi Lipa z”l. Our heart goes out to you and all Klal Yisrael who have been left with such deep sorrow. Who can measure the wisdom, knowledge, kindness that Rabbi Lipa bestowed on all who came to learn from him. He always gave completely of himself for the benefit of the ‘other’ and made each person feel that he was the center of his attention. May his Mitzvot and Ma’asim Tovim be our inspiration and may we continue… Read more »
He was indeed a Mensch! He taught me a lot about myself and about Judaism. And I loved him. He was both brotherly and fatherly to me, a friend and a guide. He was brilliant and powerful in his soul and mind, and he was so humble and so selfless and tireless in his work of devotion. I felt holiness from him, which had grown in strength every time I saw him again over the last 15 years. I am no judge, but to me he was truly a tzadik. He is certainly in the company of the Holy One.… Read more »
ENOUGH!
The family has asked for us to post our memories of Rabbi Dubrawsky by email to this site: http://rabbilipablog.blogspot.ca/
Rabbi Dubrawsky was my mentor and friend. I have known him my whole life. I went to him in good times and bad for words of wisdom and inspiration. My family and I have attended Shabbat dinners at his home. My heart goes out to his family. I feel blessed to have in known him. He is missed.
sabie & family may we see moshiach with all it’s promises, may you find comfort in the beautiful families he’s raised. המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים שלא תדעו עוד צער michal rosner
oy!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is a tragedy beyond words!!!!!!!!!!!! such a sweet and caring man. we need moshiach!
moshiach is on his way. lets all do one more mitzvah in lipa’s memory and then moshiach will be here!
Vancouver has lost it’s best Rabbi! This void cannot be filled! We are sad beyond words
I never met R’ Lipa, but it tore my heart to hear about his passing and here is why: Very often the people we hear about, and those making the headlines (or marking sure they are in the headlines) are not the ones you want your children to emulate. Every once in a while we get a glimpse of purity. A person whose light and sincerity breaks through all the negative in this world, giving us faith that the generations of truly chassidishe and caring people are not a thing of the past. From what I have been hearing, this… Read more »
The rabbi was a genuine chossid .
He will be sorely missed for his genuine love of teaching.
My heart goes out to his wife and family.
Life is sometimes NOT fair.
We shed real tears for your loss.
L.E.
Rabbi Dubrawsky was a friend and a teacher! He left a forever imprint in my soul. Rest in peace dear Rabbi, ZT”L!
I first got to know the Dubrawsky’s nearly 25 years ago when they moved to Vancouver. I was a teenager then, in need of spiritual guidace. Due to the proximity of our homes, I became the children’s babysitter. I was welcomed into an open, loving home where I spent many hours far after my official babysitting hours were over. This yeilded a bond and friendship that has been maintained for over two decades, despite the fact that thousands of miles separate us. Today I live in Israel with my husband and children, who have all been touched by the bond… Read more »
I took torah classes with Rabbi Dubrawsky. His knowledge and wisdom were impressive.
I will miss him greatly.
My condolences to his wife and family.
from Sally White
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Bsoch Shaar Eveilay Tzion Vyerushalyim.
The Eichenblatt families, Los Angeles and Yerushalayim
Love you all Dubrawskys! I mourn with you, and miss him so much! May he pushes up there Hashem to send Moshiach quickly! Hamakom Yenachem Etchem Bitoch Shar Avelei Tzion virushalayim! We have to continue the job , he did .
I heard their sitting shiva in ny
The family has asked that messages be left on the blog established in Rabbi Dubrawsky’s memory….
rabbilipablog.blogspot.com
Write an email to: rabbilipablog.memory@blogger.com
to post to the blog
Vancouver is mourning the loss of a true Tzaddick. There are no words to describe how the community feels for Dena and the whole family. The most gentle soul, a beautiful neshama.
May his memory be for a blessing.
Meir…I have no words. Your father left behind such a great legacy, his wife, children, family, friends and community. His bright light will never go out. May Hashem comfort you and your family and know that your friends here in Thornhill are mourning with you and are here for you always. Baruch Dayan Emes. Love, Devora Lea, Ernie, Aryeh, Racheli and Sari Raphael
We share in your pain. There is nothing else to say. Hamokom Yinachem Eschem Bsoch Shaar Aveilay Tzion Vyerushalyim.
An exceptional Rabbi who exhumed warmth and understanding. My heart goes out to the entire Dubrawsky family. His memory will never fade in the hearts of those who knew him. Very saddened.
I sat here, reading all the comments just to try to get a glimpse into ur father’s life. Wow, what a special man ur father was! And I’m sure these are just a drop in the big ocean of how special ur father really was! Rivky we r here with u, stay strong, it won’t be long, moshiach now!
– a classmate
Does anyone know how to contact the family? Email or phone?
he was the most amazing person you could ever meet, he touched the lives of SO many people. Hashem enough is enough!!!
Totally agree with the previous post .
Enough is enough
Hoishke Dubravsky (father), Zlata Geisinsky (daughter), Mendel Labkovsky (son-in-law), Lipa Dubravsky (son) all in 3 years?! Hello? RBS”O? Are YOU listening?!!!
WE LOST AN AMAZING PERSON AND A WONDERFUL RABBI AND A TRUE TZADIK !!! MY HEART GOES TO HIS WIFE DINAH AND TO HIS CHILDREN AND TO THE WHOLE CHABAD FAMILY רבי דוברובסקי זכרונו לברכה היה פשוט צדיק אמיתי ובן אדם יוצא מן הכלל אני פשוט בשוק הערצתי אותו תמיד !! from Shoshana Markowitz
His passing is a great loss to those who knew him and an even greater loss to those who did not.
This is the most horrible news in the world, whoever said this is a sign of moshiach is crazy. Enough of these painful and horrific “signs” let moshiach come already dont need the signs!
Hashem how long to we have to wait till
Moshiach comes???
We lived in Vancouver when Lipa aand Deena just arrived as new shluchim. Lipa was brilliant, enthusiastic, gentle and truly humble in his service to the Creator and doing the REbbe’s work.
He “lit the candle” in the darkness of many Jewish souls and may his memory be a blessing to his wife and children and to all of us who knew him.
Boruch Dayan Emes.
One time i came to Vancouver for a wedding (of B.B) i missed my flight back he hosted me in his home for 2 day and by the end, he brought me to the airport and gave me a vareme kush while saying a strong for geizunterheit like a father tells to his son traveling to yeshiva for 6 month, i was just another bochur that came for the wedding,, he didn’t knew any of my family or relative, it was just pure ahavas yisroel
Is there a way to contact them in NY? Elena S. is there now.
BD”E as I think of my years spent in Vancouver, I think of a Rabbi who carried himself with dignity, humbly and always with a kind word and smile… His deep words penetrated, but always with love, his Ahavas Yisroel was legendary.. May his saintly neshama be a malitz yosher for his wife and children who carry the torch he so brightly lit…..
May you rest in peace my friend.
I cannot begin to understand, nor fathom the heartbreak that you must be going through. i can’t even think of what to say. But I do know one thing: the girls of Bais Rivka, both from High School and seminary, are with you. You’re not facing this alone. We’ll be here for you, and just know, although most of us don’t know your father, if he was anything like what we know you are, than he was an amazing father.
Stay strong. I know you will; you always have.
Love,
A Bais Rivka High School Student.
The Family is sitting Shiva in New York at Rabbi Lipa’s parent’s home on President St.
I’m so sad he and his family where our inspiration to be in the pad of Torah
Thank Rab Dubrovski to be our guide and return in the right way we will remember you forever and we will teach to our children because you we are in Hashems pad
where is the family sitting shiva? in ny or vancouver? any info?
Those who knew or just met this person could not help but be attracted to his soft, warm, welcoming aura infused with deep, sharp intelligence.
Be grateful for the experience, for that which you had.
Be grateful for that which you have. Learn from his passing as you learned from him alive.
Live today as if it is special. None of us know how special.Make every day and experience meaningful. Take nothing for granted. .
Dear Rabbi, what a catastrophic loss for your family, community, talmidim, friends, co-workers… I saw you almost every morning, always greeting me with the kindest smile, warmth eminating from you… Your sincere concern for all those around you, words of encouragement, wisdom, hope… I honestly have the most hollow sick feeling of grief when thinking of how your family and students will carry on without you. You had such a deep, profound and life changing effect on everyone you interacted with… I will miss you and bid you well. I hope that those that called you Rebbe will find some… Read more »
I coulnd’t stop crying.
Growing up around him in yeshiva etc. who would have ever imagined what this young beautiful person would accomplish in the future. All the posts are testimony to amazing transformation of peoples lives thru goodness kindness mentchlichkeit eidelkeit and chasidishkeit. What Lipa A”H has accomplished in a unassuming way with no tumult or fanfare is just remarkable! Why must we need to become aware of all this only now, why aren’t all of these wonderful acts publicized more often for all of us to learn a lesson how one individual can attain and accomplish GEVALDIG things if it’s done with… Read more »
Rabbi Lipa- what a dear, sweet, happy and enriching human being you were; This is such a great loss.
Dena, our deepest condolences to you and your wonderful family.Our hearts go out to you all.
Ben and Dalia
It takes such a tragedy to realize that many others were touched by R. Dubrowski in as meaningful way as he touched me. My life today would be vastly different if I had not met R.D. I would like to add something to all the praises offered by the other posts. Besides his gentle soul, generosity of spirit, and vast knowledge in Judaism and Chassidus, R.D. had a keen knowledge of secular areas as well, from economics to literature to psychiatry to history to medicine. On several occasions I shared with him thoughts on secular books I had recently read… Read more »
Your neshama is with Hashem now. Last week you said about the light of the shabat candles and how its light is connected with g-d’s light and by lighting the candles we bring a little bit of G-d’s light in to our homes. You are part of that light now, and every time we light Shabat candles – you’ll be with us as well. Thank you for everything. Thank you for your love, your kindness, your teachings.
DS
i was in tears when i heard the news but then someone mentioned: this is a complete sign for moshiach.
mendy, this is your friend from last year in toronto
pls hang on strong, we will do whatever we can to help
hamokom yenachem eschem
My first Shavuot meal was at his place. I am what I am today because of his influence in my life. I missed him always when I left Vancouver, but I always knew him as my favourite person. I think that I know G-d because I knew Rabbi Lipa. Tzaddikim are more available now after their passing than during their lifetime. Rabbi Lipa, I love you, thank you for helping me to live a Jewish life and to understand simcha and see good middot. Please continue to work with us and help us. We need you. Condolences to his wonderful… Read more »
I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you all. Thank you for enriching my life.
Rabbi Dubrawsky, A”H’s name was HaRav Eliezer Lipman ben Harav Yeyoshua
Que hachem envoie la consolation a sa femme et ses enfantsainsi que notre rabanite mme gurewitz
nous avons perdu un grand tsadik
I just met him at a wedding a few months ago. He was so friendly and kind and he connected with me instantly with such warmth, humility and knowing the right words to say. I walked away feeling that rarely have I ever met someone so wise and kind.
Moshiach Now!
May you guys only know Smichas from now on…
Never met a kinder, wiser, more genuine Rabbi. He conveyed a “presence” so rare to experience in others, apart from maybe a parent if we are lucky. A rare soul. A great loss.
Mourning in Israel. You will be truly missed. Deepest condolences to Dena and the family.
loved hearing his shiurim between mincha & maariv shabbos afternoon as well as the Sunday morning class. We ate at their house last day Pesach. A true tzaddik of our generation.
Y.Orzech & family
i love him
no one with any feelings can remain oblivious to all the tragedies befalling us.PLEASE EVERYONE DO ONE MORE MITZVA,AND BEG OUR TATTEH IN HIMMEL,TATTEH HELF UNZ. MIR ZENEN ALEH AZAY KLEIN OON FARLOREN.We are all lacking,but Hashem ,yo
will not find anyone better than Am Yisroel.
Why? How? Hello???
Never mind..HamokYnchSLM……how totally shocking!!!!!!
ad mosai
I can not put into words how blessed I am to have known him. The world is a better place as a result of the kind of person he was. A real tazdik. My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends.
Shalom…. our rabbi….todah
Mendy! I’m so sad for you and all your sibblings and extended family! I think of you and my heart sinks…
your friend from yeshiva lubavitch in toronto last year.
He was a true true religious Jew. He was sincere and loving. So wise, kind and charismatic in a quiet way. He definitely had a twinkle in his eye and light shining from his face.
Very sad. My condolences to the entire family.
Didier Tenenbaum
Rabbi Dubrawsky was the kindest person I have ever met, he had a wonderful way of listening , always with a twinkle in his eyes. I will never forget when my mom passed away he came running to the cancer clinic to say the blessing, the wonderful shabos dinners at his house. My heart is crying for Dina and the whole family, I can’t imagine what they are going through. It is so so sad. We will never forget Rabbi Lipa.
where will the family be sitting shiva?
Hang in there Mendy, may you and your family, find the courage,strength and willpower to move on, despite the challenging circumstances. May you all see a happier ending to this crazy saga.
PLEASE BE STRONG
An anguished friend
CAn you give his full name and fathers name so I can dedicate a shiur in his loving memory….
Dear Dena! the gentleness of Rabbi that he had so generously spread on everyone that had come his way, his touching words that literally changed and still changing lives of people towards Torah values, his many years of faithful service to the community will stay with us for the rest of our lives. The pages of rabbi’s book of life are too short but so inspiring – we will never forget his strength and energy for encouraging people to study Torah leading by example. Your lovely children that you raised together and your young grandchildren will always have Rabbi’s features… Read more »
זיסען פעטער איך בענקט נאך דיר אזוי פיל
א זעלטענעם מענטש ביסטו גיווען
from lyon
Это большое горе потерять такого уважаемого человека. Просто нет слов для обьяснения этой трагедии. Он всегда будет в нашей памяти человеком с ясными глазами, доброй улыбкой и открытым сердцем.
our heart is broken .
our thinks are with all of you
Moshiach now
family azoulay from lyon
Just heartrending to read this…What a loss! What a loss! Nothing makes any sense. Hashem please send Moshiach already.
All he wanted was to be a true Shaliach of the Rebbe and to do Hashem’s work in this tough world. He carried so many people’s burdens with strength and compassion and his own with grace and dignity. His whole being was focussed on sharing Torah and guiding us to reach the heights he knew we could. He was a very rare human being and will be missed in ways we cannot fathom. I will miss you my dear dear friend – mentor and guide. May Hashem look over his beautiful family
Baroch Dayan Ha’emet. So sorry for your loss. I am filled with pain for Dena and the children. No words can describe this.
Feter Lippe we miss you so so much !
Hashem has once again taken the best people.
touched the hearts of many and we will miss him terribly! may his family be comforted with moshiach now
my heart goes out to you.
be strong.
Hamakom Yinacheim Eschem Besoich Shaar Aveilei Tzion ViYerushalayim
VeKesser Shem Tov Oleh Al Gabeihen……a good name, among people of all backgrounds…..
I remember Lipa when he was a Shliach in Melbourne Australia.
Easily one of the smartest and most talented Bochurim.
Der Oibershter Zol Rachmonus Hoben!
…who is beloved by Hashem ? He or she who is beloved by people,,,if that is any indication, the neshama of Reb Lipa is soaring high and shines bright.
May Hashem and the loving community who have expressed their feelings here give strength and comfort to his dear and sweet wife, and his close family, and in fact to all who feel broken today.
May his mentchlichkeit and behaviour be a lesson to all of us as to how to behave with each other, and to leave such a loving impression on all we touch….
Min Hashomayim Tinachamehu…
thinking of you mushky stipetsky
wishing your family only revealed good
This is uncomprehensible
ONLY HASHEM UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN. MAY WE MERIT TO BE WITH REB LIPA VERY SOON WITH THE COMING OF MOSHIACH!!
Why am I so affected by the recent passing of someone who I saw just a few times and maybe had a minute conversation with once? Because he had that rare quality of true refinement. He had a radiance emanating from his soul because of his deep connection to torah and all the values it stands for. These are things we all yearn for in ourselves and sense it right away in others. The world lost a role model and beloved leader. May hashem comfort the Dubrawsky families.
how do we go on ?????? we need moshaich ,people help this family ,people send money to this family, without them knowing who you are. start the fund this week.
I am in total shock. I just opened my computer to this news. My heart goes out to Dena and Asya, and the entire family. The Gansbourg and Dubrawsky families have been close for many years.
Hensha
our hearts go out to dena, to his children, mother, siblings…….moshiach now!
I do not know what to say… Never has a Rabbi sat so close to my heart. I attended his classes on Thursdays, and would become utterly intoxicated by his torah insight. I felt and believe he knew me better than any other, with only so few words ever exchanged between ourselves. And despite all my misgivings, he trusted my word, regardless of me being homeless and a goy. Even when someone who was concerned about my well being, asked him for advice in regards to what to do with myself (this fellow told me later about this), he said… Read more »
Such sad news, I hope their family only hears of good news.
He was a real mentch
Hamakom Yinacheim Eschem Besoich Shaar Aveilei Tzion ViYerushalayim, Vehikitzu Veranenu Shochnay Afar Vehu Besoichom.
Our hearts are with you.
YYF
Rabbi Dubrawsky was a great Talmid Chacham. I really appreciated the time he took to learn gemara with me b’chevruta. Though I had ideas unconventional in the orthodox community, he always embraced me and treated me with respect. I am very thankful for the time he shared with me.
a great and good light has gone out
Its impossible to describe how big of a loss this is for the entire community. There is no one like him. My family was one of the luckiest families who would get invited to rabbi’s house for seder, and the light he was carrying was what attracted everyone to him. He loved his family, he loved teaching, he lived people. I feel like i lost my closest and dearest relative. Thank you for your guidance, for your inspiration, for the love you gave my family and my young children. Life will not be the same without you, but you have… Read more »
We give Condolences to the family, we hope hashem will protect the family in this time of sadness. He was a great rabbi and will be missed by the community.
Subi, crying for you and with you, Hashem should give your entire family the kochos to continue and we should have the complete Geula right now and be reunited with your father.
Soo not normal! Hashem, were sick of Golus alrdy! My pillow is wet! What do You want????????????? What?
We love you Rivky! May Hashem, the only One that can comfort, comfort you among the rest of the mourners of our Holy Nation. My her and tears are with you. i have no no words. Ad Mosai!? Until when Hashem!?
Rabbi Dubrawski
Was a special man, he had that twinkle in his eye. I feel very lucky of met him
תהיה נשמתך צרורה בצרור החיים.
צאירי בועז
Shocked and devastated. My deepest condolences to the Dubrawsky family.
Liron Redden
The sudden and tragic loss of Rabbi Dubrawsky will leave a gaping hole in the fabric of the Jewish and greater community here in Vancouver and Richmond as well as all the places he graced with his wisdom and gentle countenance. Our deepest condolences to the entire family and to his congregation and to all who will miss the light and energy he brought to our community.
Most heartfelt condolences to Meir and family.
Abraham’s Tent
Such a sudden tragic loss for our community. Sincere Condolences to Dina, all the children & grandchildren as well the rest of the family.. Such a shock, my heart breaks for everyone. may his memory be for a blessing to all who knew him.
The community will miss a real rebbe.
I will miss my friend.
AE
My most heartfelt condolences to Dena , and the entire family.
I and my wife had the honor of attending many a Shabbat dinner in the graciousness and welcoming warmth of the
Dubrawsky home. Lipa was a gentle soothing light, that gave radiance and wisdom to any who cared to listen. Too soon for such light to leave us.
Passed away so young, life is not fair. I guess he is with my father who just passed away 1 year ago at 62 josif Bakalinsky
I’m crying…
where atre they sitting shiva
Liza and I have been married for 20 years and were counseled by Rabbi D and Dena to get married. I had known him previously as a Rebbe in my yeshiva YCL. The world has lost a Tzadik today. He helped shape my life and was my Rebbe all these years even though we live in San Diego. He always had time to give advice. BDE.
Shimon
I knew him from being a shliach in Yeshiva in Seattle many years ago, he was always a dugmah of a chasidisher yid, a baal sechel and a baal midos.
Amokom yenachem
My condolences to the Dubrawsky family. Our entire Jewish community has suffered a loss. May his memory always serve as a blessing to all who knew him.
Such shocking news!
The whole family must be in entire shock.
We both cannot express words to describe who wonderful a rabbi he was. He was a caring husband to Dena, and the whole family.
May his neshama be elevated, and may his legacy live on through his wonderful children.
Vancouver, Richmond, and the whole world must be in total shock.
We need Moshiah now!!
He will be sorely missed by all who were fortunate to have known him.
May the family be comforted…..
Ronna and David Tobin
i wonder if this date has anything to do with this , last year as well around this time rabbi Shtroks went to gan eden. Are they demanding the cream of the crop, the best of the best up there for the final touches for the geula??/ or the other way around did these chassidim actually make up their mind that come whatmay they are going on mesiras nefesh to bring moshiach. may their mission be accomplished v’hakitzu rannu shocnei ofor…. asap
In shock in Vancouver. Rabbi Dubrawsky was a true chossid, wonderful teacher and true friend. We will miss him terribly. Ad mosai?
Nothing will be the same without our most humble and knowledgeable Rabbi.
Mochiach now
Just terrible
Kindness you always treated me with kindness, and that I can never forget. I miss you already Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky, a light in a world that can be dark, but maybe kindness is the key to light. Love you and lucky to be treated like a son by you.
Ad mosai ad mosai I can’t bear this Galus anymore!! Everyone I’m begging for each and everyone of us to take on a small hachlata!!
Boruch Dayan Haemes. It is so sad to hear about the sudden passing away of Rabbi Lipa Dubrawsky in Vancouver this morning. He was a wonderful, wise, gentle and kind man. We will miss him greatly in our Vancouver community. Our hearts go out to you Dena, and your beautiful children and family at this sad time, and may Hashem bring comfort and strength to you all at this time of sorrow…..with love, from Adina and Tovia Salfinger.
He had a הדרת פנים that reflected his פנימיות
We’ll all miss you
BDE
i am a lubavicher Chasid today because of Rabbi D. he changed my life, i will never forget him , vancouver will never be the same without him
i am totally in shock, i guess we will never be able to understand Hashems ways, its just impossible to understand he helped and inspired so many people in vancouver , he will be sorely missed
ari schwartz
I’m sitting here totally in shock. I grew up in vancouver and was tremendously lucky to have learned with Rabbi Dubravsky. He had a huge impact on me and my friends. He was truly a diamond, a rare special neshama who touched everyone with his genuine care. I am sure there are hundreds like me out there who he changed for the better. The world has lost a great person. Olam habo has gained a tzaddik. We can only yearn to reunite with the coming of Moshiach….in the meantime I’m crying.
Rabbi Dubrawsky was an extraordinary man of great wisdom. He had a twinkle in his eye … I just knew when I spoke to him that he was accepting and totally non judgemental. His inner peace was palatable. His neshoma shone bright. I will miss you Rabbi. I will miss being in the same room with someone that I knew was holy. BB
Dena and children
There are no words…
Sara-Ester,George and family
moshiach
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PLEASE HASHEM PLEASE!!!
AD MOSAI????????????????????????????????????
Rabbi Dubrawsky was one of the most humble and Yashar of rabbanim that I have ever known. His family is the most beautiful. May his memory be a blessing. Baruch Dayan emet.
I am so shocked! I spent 3 summers in Vancouver; I am crying for his wife, mother and children! I am so sorry that you all have to go through this! Hashem should comfort you. I have no words!
Wow four BDE announcements on collive today.
May all the families be comforted.
Moshiach now!
Rabbi Dubrawski was a great man, I am honoured to have known him for over 20 years.
How will we all continue without our Rabbi???
I met with Rabbi Dubrawski briefly, and knew I was in the presence of a holy man. His few words of wisdom and advice have and will guide me for all my days. May his family and community be comforted. BDE.
I just came back from saying tehilim at Chabad in Vancouver and I came home to cry.
he taught me lessons on speaking in public. וכו
that it we NEED Moshiach NOW
i cant believe it
i give all my brochos for the strength to go further
BDE!!!! I can’t believe this!!
Hashem!
A terrible loss for us all. He was truly an honorable and loving man. May his family and our community find comfort.
AD MOSAI??!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
He was in Venezuela for a year, the most gentle people on earth, a real Chosid, why Hashem, why the good ones??? my heart goes out for Dena and their kids, i’m crying can’t stop
my god i am in shock. all Vancouver and Richmond community will miss him
hamokom ienchem….very good freind
from italy
He and his lovely wife lived next to us in Caracas when they were shluchim there in the 80s. Although I havent seen him in 20 years, the impression I always retained was of a holy, lovely wonderful, kind neshama, a beautiful person. As #24 so well said, just to know him was to love him, how tragic, may we all take a lesson as to how to behave towards others. Beautiful aidel person, what a loss…. so sad I will take a hachlata right now to be warm and loving to all around me, in Reb Lipas memory, Please… Read more »
Let’s not forget his unique sense of humor…that too was special and will bring comfort to family and friends.
I”m so sorry ror you(::(
I knew him as my fathers friend.
What a terrific person :.(
So so shocked. What a special person, wise and caring. a brilliant, sensitive teacher. Each one of his children is so special. May the entire family be comforted
Im so sad… his children are the sweetest, kindest kids ive met…
He was special, his family is special. There are no words. I’m so, so, so, so sorry I read an email about it and couldn’t believe what I was reading. Ad masai!
May hashem comfort this beautiful family!
Also a shliach in Caracas, Venezuela for a few years before Vancouver. Wonderful, wonderful person and chossid.
HASHEM HOW MUCH MORE CAN WE BEAR?? TOO MANY TRAGEDIES HAPPENING! TOO MANY TRAGEDIES FOR THE FAMILY MAY HASHEM COMFORT THEM
There was no one like him in the world. His pious face had traces of the Debbie’s. his unbelievable heart was so warm and gentle. While in Vancouver, he was my source for advice and guidance. I will never forget his shiurim, spoken so eloquently. Such a tzaddik. He will be terribly, terribly missed. Hashem, this one is not fair! We demand Moshiach now!
What sad news. May his memory be a source of comfort and blessings to his family and the entire Vancouver community.
Rabbi Dubrawski was a great man. The community was very blessed to have had him. So tragic, our hearts go out to his family at this very hard time.
too many tragedies!
BDE he was such a caring, devoted shliach and he will be sorely missed!
so many tragedies of so many incredible people! moshiach must come NOW
To know him was to love him. He was an amazing person. I knew him for almost 30 years. I will always miss talking to him. I’m so sorry for his wife and kids. Lipa I already miss you. BD”E
I didn’t know him personally. But love his mother like an adopted bubby. She has lost a huband, daughter, son in law and now son, in what a year or two?..
What unbelievable suffering for the entire family!
Hashem should give strength to all those he’s testing. And should end the ‘tests’ once and for all!
Moshiach now!
Baruch Dayan HaEmes.
On the COL homepage there are no less than FOUR deaths of prominent men in the Chabad community. What is happening?!?!
Ad Mosay
A special man, in a community that needed him so very much! Moshiach now…
He was truly an inspiration and I am honoured to have known him. He will be greatly missed by many
Mendy, I am so sorry.
Your pal Marvin.
There are no words… Boruch Dayan Haemes
Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Bsoch Shaar aveiley Tziyon V’yerushalayim
I guess the good die young
So so sad morah mushky is the sweetest girl in the world! She wa
He was just so caring
well miss him
Hashem Yishmor!!!
Can’t belive it !
Our uncle was a true chossid , a real mensh .
How many tzadikim have to die until moshiach ?
Why hashem ? Why ?
HaMokom Yenachem Eschem BSoich Aveilei Tzion ViRushalayim. May Hashem give you only good things and your father will for sure be a big mailitz yoisher for you all. Especially wish comfort to R’ Sender and family.
We need Moshiach, and we need him now!
hashem, how much do you want people to suffer????
Wow. BDE. His family & community will miss him so much. So sad. That is sooo young. oy.
what what what?????????
Our hearts pour out to you and your family! May Hashem give you strength to fo through this.
With much love from your friends and classmates
this is so sad its hard for me to believe
im crying
BDE!
This is the saddest news, I’m Mammosh in terrible Shock, I spent a year in Vancouver and saw first hand what a caring loving father he was, and at the same time he was so Ibergegeben to his Shlichus.
A Emise Yiras Shomayim,and he had a very special way of listening to people’s problems and identifying with them, his children ( who should merit long happy years ) Should have the strength to go on and follow in his footsteps.
So shocked!!!!!! Hashmer Yishmor!!