It is with profound heartbreak that the New Jersey community mourns the loss of **Yaakov Kilberg**, **Aharon Lebovits**, **Shlomo Cohen**, and **Chaim Grossman**, four young men whose lives were tragically cut short in a devastating accident on **October 19, 2025**. Their sudden passing has left families, friends, and community members in shock, struggling to comprehend the magnitude of this tragedy.
The four were known not only for their friendship with one another but for the light they brought individually to those around them. Each possessed a unique warmth and devotion to faith, family, and community — qualities that made them beloved figures within the local Jewish community.
Whether volunteering at events, studying together, or simply sharing laughter, Yaakov, Aharon, Shlomo, and Chaim embodied the values of compassion, humility, and unity.In the wake of the accident, synagogues across New Jersey have held **special prayer gatherings and memorials**, drawing hundreds who came to grieve together and offer comfort to the families.
Community leaders have spoken of the deep pain that comes with losing four young lives so full of promise, describing the loss as “immeasurable and deeply felt across generations.”Friends recall their joy, their faith, and their constant willingness to help others — from organizing charity drives to tutoring younger students. Their presence brought people together, and their absence leaves an ache that words cannot mend.
Funeral services for the four young men drew an outpouring of mourners from across the region, a testament to the impact they made in their short time on earth. As loved ones continue to grapple with the grief of this profound loss, the memories of Yaakov, Aharon, Shlomo, and Chaim will remain an eternal source of inspiration and love for all who knew them.
