Message from Message from Shaarei Shomayim Congregation - We regret to announce the passing of our member on September,14, 2026 / 3 Tishrei 5787
Yacov David Ben Chaim
Mourners
Husband of: Marsha Berman, Father and Father-in-law of: Michael & Cecily, Father of: Evan, Father and Father-in-law of Sarah & Jonah Paul ז״ל, Grandfather of: Kayla
Levaya (Funeral)
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 10:00 am Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel - 2401 Steeles Ave. W Interment: Mount Sinai Memorial Park - 986 Wilson Ave Shaarei Shomayim – Palmerston Section
Davening Times
Evening Services at 7:00 pm Shiva concludes Sunday afternoon, September 20, at 2:00 pm
Meal Information
המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים May God comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
About Paying a Shiva Call
Visiting a shiva house to comfort mourners is a great mitzvah (nichum aveilim). It is customary to wait for the mourners to speak first, and to follow their lead in conversation. Traditionally, visitors do not greet or say goodbye to mourners in the usual way.