Going Home at Last

One of the most poignant events during the Katrina period was the temporary burial of Meyer Lachoff z“l, an elderly man who died in New Orleans during the terrible days that immediately followed the hurricane. His body was recovered by ZAKA and brought to Baton Rouge. We gave him a place to rest with our misphacha in Liberal Cemetery until it would be possible for his son to have him brought home.

That day is coming soon.The New Orleans Jewish newspaper reports that Mr. Lachoff will be reburied at Beth Israel Cemetery on the 19th. For many years Mr. Lachoff was the Gabbai at Beth Israel. We hope that his return to New Orleans will bring some healing to his family and to his wounded congregation.

May he find peace under the wings of the Shechinah.