R’ Mechel Hershcovich, 84, AH

R’ Yechiel Mechel Hershcovich, a kind and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle who was always involved in communal affairs in Montreal, passed away on Thursday, 5 Elul, 5782.

R’ Yechiel Mechel Hershcovich, a kind and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle who was always involved in communal affairs in Montreal, passed away on Thursday, 5 Elul, 5782.

He was 84.

Known for his sense of humor, ability to fix anything, creativity, and willingness to help anyone in need, Mr. Hershcovich was a regular in the Nusach Hoari Shul.

He is survived by his children Chani Myhill– Coral Springs, FL; Lena Silverstein -Coral Springs, FL; Zvi Hershcovich – NDG, Quebec; Benzion Hershcovich – Cabo S Lucas, Mexico; Esther Hershcovich – Tel Aviv, Israel; Bashie Naparstek – Montreal, Quebec; and Malky Shuchat -Haifa, Israel.

He is also survived by his siblings Shaindel Orbaum – Petah Tikva, Israel; Shmiel Shimshoni – Hadera, Israel; Yidel Hersh -North Miami Beach, FL; and Chaya Sara Snowbell -Toronto, Ontario.

Funeral will be tomorrow, Friday, at 2:30 at Chesed Shel Emes, 935 Beaumont, followed by burial at the Chevra Mishnayos section of Baron De Hirsch Cemetery.

Shiva will be at 6730 Coolbrook

Shacharis 7:00am & 8:00am
Mincha 7:10pm

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  1. He will be very missed he would help with all the Montreal community events and behind many creative projects from building of the sukkah mobiles, spinning dreidel for cars and trucks, to a Torah parade floats, to a custom Burning of the chometz bin and the list goes on

    Moshiach now

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