In July of 1923b"txz fenz c"k, Harav Hatzadik Rav Yaakov Chaim Perlow, the son of Harav Yisroel the Rebbe of Stolin, born 1888, came to America. There were already many Stoliner Chassidim in the USA. The Rebbe as soon as he put his foot in America, got to work on thousands of chesed projects together with the Rebbitzin Chana Chaya. They began to work tirelessly to open a kitchen for all. The Rebbe had a history of being a Baal Chesed and that is why his heilge father agreed he come to America. They didn’t rest a moment, and were always busy helping another Yid, especially in those days when the economy was very bad, and it was common that landlords evicted many Yidden who couldn’t pay the rent. The Rebbe raised the thousands of Dollars to pay for rent, electric bills, and other expenses, and for food which was scarce. He was instrumental to help Yeshivas to cover their payroll. The Stoliner Shul was a welcome home for many Chassidishe Yidden who came from Europe, as there weren’t many Rebbes then in NY. Here they found their warmth. The Rebbe worked tirelessly for 23 years. His untimely passing was at the age of 58, 6 days in Iyar 1946, while visting his Chassidim in Detroit. After mincha he put his head down, and his Heiligeh Neshama passed on. The Rebbe didn’t leave over any children, but his Chesed and Good name will always be remebered.
