By Y. S. Gold
Thousands are expected to participate at the levaya of the esteemed Rachmastrivka Rebbetzin a"h, daughter of the Skver Rebbe z"l and wife of the late Rachmastrivka Rebbe z"l, with major Levayes scheduled in Boro Park, New Square, and Monsey.
Boro Park:
The aron was brought to the Rebbetzin’s home on 45th Street in Boro Park, the residence of her late husband, the Rachmastrivka Rebbe.
At approximately 1:45 p.m., the aron will be brought outside the Rachmastrivka Beis Medrash. Following Keil Malei Rachami*, the procession will proceed along 45th Street to 11th Avenue and continue to 50th Street.
In preparation for the levaya, the NYPD has closed several streets surrounding the Beis Medrash, including 45th Street from 13th Avenue to Fort Hamilton Parkway and 12th Avenue between 44th and 46th Streets.
Students of Bais Shifra D'Rachmastrivka will participate in the levaya. In addition, under the direction of the Skver Rebbe, students of Bais Tziporah will attend to honor the Rebbetzin. Students of Bnos Margulia High School will also participate at the instruction of the Vizhnitz Rebbe of Boro Park, a close relative of the Rebbetzin.
New Square:
According to the schedule, the aron is expected to arrive in New Square at approximately 4:00 p.m.
The aron will first be brought to the Hatzalah garage on Reagan Road, where the Skver Rebbe will await its arrival and bid a final farewell to his last surviving sister. The Rebbe is not expected to travel to Boro Park for the levaya.
From there, the aron will be brought outside the Skver Beis Medrash, where thousands of chassidim, Talmud Torah students, and yeshiva bochurim are expected to gather.
Following Keil Malei Rachamim, the procession will continue along Washington Avenue to the edge of the village before departing for Monsey.
Monsey and Kevurah:
The final leg of the levaya will take place in Monsey.
At approximately 4:45 p.m., the levaya will begin in front of the Rachmastrivka Beis Medrash on Hopal Lane. Blauvelt Road will be closed from Hope Lane to West Maple Avenue.
Following Keil Malei Rachamim, the procession will proceed along Blauvelt Road to West Maple Avenue, continue to Saddle River Road, and pass Barniv Beis Medrash, led by the Barniv Rebbe, son-in-law of the Rebbetzin.
At Grove Street, buses will be available to transport the crowds to Har Shalom Cemetery in Airmont, where the kevurah will take place.
Students of the Vizhnitz Talmud Torah in Monsey will also be dismissed early in order to participate and pay their final respects.
Rockland Daily will provide continuous coverage throughout the day, including live updates, photos, videos, traffic advisories, and developments from all three locations as the historic levaya unfolds.