Well-known for his charitable and generous nature, Rabbi Yaakov Mordechai Goldberg passed away on April 11, the Shabbat during Passover, as a result of complications due to COVID-19.

A proud member of the Ger Chassidic community, Goldberg was often seen worshipping and studying in “Rabbi Bick’s Shul” before his battle with the coronavirus.

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