Mrs. Esther Goldman of Crown Heights passed away today, 17 Tishrei, 5774 on Shabbos Chol Hamoed Sukkos.
She was 87 and suffered from a brief illness.
Mrs. Goldman was born in Dokshitz, Poland, and emigrated to NY at the age of 7. Her father was the legendary Chosid Reb Yochonon Gordon, the Gabbai in the Rebbe’s Shul for many years until his passing in 1969.
Her husband, Rabbi Shimon Goldman, runs a Gemilas Chesed Gmach for many years in Crown Heights, providing interest free loans to members of the community.
Mrs. Goldman was one of the first women to wear a sheitel, after the Rebbe personally asked her to do so, which caused many others to follow suit.
She will be remembered for her open home and gracious hospitality, her dedication to Gemilus Chasodim, and her trademark sharp wit.
She is survived by her husband, Rabbi Shimon Goldman and children Rabbi Yossy Goldman – Shliach in Johannesburg, South Africa; Kraindy Klein and Shmuly Goldman of Crown Heights.
Her daughter Chanchy (Chana Leah) Brook passed away in 2010.
She is also survived by her brother Rabbi Yisroel Gordon of Crown Heights.
The Levaya will take place Sunday, leaving Shomrei Hadas at 2:00 pm, passing by 770 at 2:30 pm.
Shiva will be observed after Yom Tov at her home, 603 Empire Boulevard.
Sunday- getting up Thursday morning
2 minyanim needed
Shacharis:
Sunday 7:45 AM & 9:30
Monday-Wednesday 7:00 & 9:00
Thursday-2 minyanim at 6:55 AM
Mincha 6:15
Maariv bzmano
By request of the family please do not visit between 1 PM and 3 PM or past 10 PM.
Email nichum aveilim to condolences@egoldmans.com.
Baruch Dayan Haemes.
i miss her so much
Mrs Goldman opened her home and heart to me. Her words were like pearls of wisdom , to be cherished forever. She is the epitome of an eishes chayil. Reflected and woven into her interactions with old and young alike is the possuk bina yeseira nisna leísha. If anyone can orchestrate the coming of Moshiach NOW!! it is…. Mrs Esther Goldman. Her legacy should be chronicled as the megilas esther of our time.
she was an extremely special woman and i’m not merely giving lip service; she was one of a kind!!! truly “ONE OF A KIND”. Chaval a d’Abdin v’Lo Mishtakchin.
Hamokam Yanachem….
Such a special lady who will be missed by the many South Africans who were welcomed into her home. She always had time to talk and give well meaning and good advice. Didn’t matter if she had seen you last week or a year ago she made you feel as if you were a friend. She has left a great legacy and an amazing family building communities and helping people around the world. Hashem should give strength to all of them.
I knew her since I was 15, and she always had a kind word for everyone.She will be greatly missed.
M.S.
The Rebbe Shlita knew who you are and what you could accomplish. Now mach ah Shturm and out of golus NOW NOW NOW…
Baruch Dayan Emes
May the family only know of simchas!
As noted above, one of a kind. There are no words to capture her kind heart & clear head. B’gan Edne Tehay menuchasa.
The loss is deep. A one of a kind person. A really special woman with the ability to touch the lives of all who knew her in such a profound way. She will be greatly missed!
She was always caring about the other person. Her smile and jokes and good demeanor will be missed BDE
The last time I saw Mrs. Goldman, obm,(one year ago). I stopped in to wish both her and l’hblct’a Mr. Goldman, sheyiche, a good year and to give her a hug! I am shocked! What a loss, not only to her family but to all of us who appreciated, that she was truly a unique individual because she was THE REAL DEAL: a down-to-earth woman, who did not care who you were, what your yichus was, etc. If you took the time to say hello to her, (an act which has kind of gone the way of the dinosaur, what… Read more »
she always made you feel special and important when she spoke to you! she will surely be missed and she can definately shake the heavans and hasten the comming of moshiach now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mrs Goldman – your legacy is so profound! Your spirit do alive.
Incredible Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and more! A true aishes chayil and role model in all ways! May she be a gute beter for all Klal Yisroel. Honored to have known her most of my life.
Chaya M. Klein
What everyone wrote tells it all and more. A real wonderful lady. Can’t tell u how sorry we are but she”s in a better place now.
I can’t stop crying I remember after I had a baby I had very hard time she called me and ask if she can visit I’ll never forget she came with a beautifful gift set talk to me and encourageme with her smart words What a loss to alן me
I have never met someone with such a big heart, so generously pouring out love to those who were fortunate to have known her. She was a pioneer and role model of what it means to create a warm, chassidisher home in America.
What an amazing woman – in every possible way. Intelligent, dignified, caring, no nonsense, regal, razor-sharp mind & humor. A tremendous loss for her family, and for the rest of us, as well. We really need Moshiach NOW.
Her husband, Rabbi Shimon Goldman, he should live and be well, was exceedingly kind and thoughtful at a time I needed it most. Behind every great man stands a great woman. Esther Goldman will be sorely missed.
HaShem, WE NEED MOSHIACH NOW! Please!
She will be missed
I remember that as a young women I was always impressed and inspired by her elegance and dignity
Such a great person!!!