Bravin Yudel (1854-1934)

Personal data
SurnameBravin
NameYudel
Birth year1854
Birth month9
Birth day1
Birth placeSuwałki
Death year1934
SexM

Bravin (Brawin) Yudel (Judel) (born 1 September 1854, Suwałki, Poland – died September 1934) – community activist.

Yudel Bravin was one of the oldest and most active members of Bikur Cholim, he was consistently devoted to improving conditions for patients in the hospital. He founded a prayer house in Windau and financed the construction of a new building for the Bikur Cholim hospital.

Bravin was elected treasurer and curator of support for impoverished patients. He also served as a member of the audit commission of the Moshav Zkeinim (Home for the Elderly).

In 1929, he donated a plot of land in Jaundubulti for the construction of a home for disabled children, where over 100 children could benefit from summer health retreats. A holiday home for adults was also under construction on the same site.

Yudel Bravin is remembered for his significant contributions in assisting the impoverished segments of the Jewish community.