With great sadness, Chabad Southwest Portland announces the passing of Dr. Donald Epstein, z”l, Tuesday, Jan. 16.

The funeral was held Monday, Jan. 22, at Riverview Cemetery. 

For nearly four decades Dr. Epstein took a leadership role in the development of Chabad and in particular its shul. He chaired the committee to purchase Chabad’s first Torah, led the brachos at the morning service and led by example through contributing towards every phase of development.