Bracha B. Strimber

Bracha B. Strimber (nee Backman), of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at the age of 76. She is survived by her loving children, Shayna (Gobbie) Cohn and Josh Strimber; her dear sisters, Rena (Richard) Goldhahn and Rebecca (Richard) DiGiacomo; her adoring grandchildren, Tova (Zelig) Davidson, Rena Cohn, Uri Cohn, Eli Cohn, and Chaya Cohn; her cherished great grandchildren, Elka Tziporah and Avraham Raphael Davidson; and by many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Avi Strimber; her dear sister, Judy Smith; and loving parents, Bertha and Manuel Backman.

Bracha was an inspiring teacher to many children, who also reached many through her radio show, extensive volunteer services, and inspiration of international pen pal relationships. "There are givers and takers in this world, and I think people should be givers."

Services at Sol Levinson's Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208, on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Interment Chevra Ahavas Chesed Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Contributions in her memory may be sent to Jewish Caring Network, 122 Slade Avenue, Suite 100A, Baltimore, MD 21208. The family will be in mourning at 3117 Northbrook Road, Pikesville, Maryland 21208, on Wednesday following the interment through Tuesday morning. The family respectfully requests no visitors from 12 noon - 1:30PM, 6:00-7:00PM or after 9:30PM. Shacharis at 7:30AM, Mincha/Maariv at 4:35PM, Mincha Erev Shabbos at 1:30PM.