Baltimore, MD – November 8, 2026 – BJL regrets to inform the community of the petira of Rabbi Mendel Simpson, a”h, father of R’ Shimon Simpson and R’ Yoel Simpson.

The levaya took place on Thursday, November 5, in Eretz Yisroel.

Updated Shiva Information

R’ Yoel Simpson will return to Baltimore on Tuesday, November 10, to complete shiva at:

3328 Clarks Lane, Apartment B
Baltimore, MD 21215

Shiva Visiting Hours:

Tuesday, November 10: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Minyanim:

Maariv: Tuesday, 8:15 PM
Shacharis: Wednesday, 7:00 AM

Shiva concludes Wednesday morning, November 11.

The family is currently sitting shiva in Eretz Yisroel at:

Shvil Hagichon 3, Apartment 4
Beit Shemesh Aleph, Israel

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