Comments on: Rabbi Yissachar Dov (Bernard) Illowy

By: admin

admin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:24:27 +0000

Photo Credit: From the Virtual Judaica reference collection.

By: Avraham Chaim Bloomenstiel

Avraham Chaim Bloomenstiel — Sat, 07 May 2011 00:06:45 +0000

I have been collecting information on the Rav for a number of years with the eventual goal of producing a Biography. He was a seminal figure in American Frumkeit. Here is the famous Moser portrait of the Rav: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yxWDFhPLktU/TWLaySnGNGI/AAAAAAAAAsc/LCynxRrNZNs/s1600/Illowy%2Bportrait.jpg

The painting was done toward the end of the Rav’s life.

By: curios

curios — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:18:10 +0000

ג’ תמוז תרל”א

By: Mordechai Perlman

Mordechai Perlman — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:01:20 +0000

Can anybody tell me what date is written on the Matzeiva of Rav Yisachar Dov Illowy zt”l as to his yarzheit? I cannot make it out on my PC.

By: Farshlufen

Farshlufen — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:28:39 +0000

http://tinyurl.com/Henry-Illoway

By: Kathryn Wallach

Kathryn Wallach — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:00:05 +0000

Henry Illoway z’”l was 1 of 3 sons of Rabbi Bernard Illowy ( also spelled ILLOWAY). He was a physician who graduated from the University of Cincinnati.He practiced medicine in Ohio & NYC.

Another son of the rav was Adolph who lived in Philadelphia. He too had a son named Bernard.

By: asher

asher — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:51:02 +0000

Search for Henry Mosler Illowy and you’ll get a nice rendering of the Rav and his wife. Wonder if he actually wore a ring.

By: YD Miller

YD Miller — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:49:07 +0000

Reb Elya,

See the earlier posts, he was another son of Rav Illowy

By: asher

asher — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:48:11 +0000

Scroll back up for a front view of his marker.
Reb Elya – I’m sure you know Henry was the Rabbis’ son – perhaps you are referring to something else?

By: Reb Elya

Reb Elya — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:43:38 +0000

Henry Illowi Z”L – http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/Illoway.jpg?t=1278531851

By: Reb Elya

Reb Elya — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:41:39 +0000

who was Reb Henry Illowi ZT”L?

By: asher

asher — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 16:35:57 +0000

Kathryn, hi! Wow, what a small world after all!
Where about did his children, including you parents live – NYC? I’d appreciate if you can share any pictures you have of your illustrious grandfather or family.

Are there any original pictures where these were painted from?
http://img1.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/c/0/37/659/37659034_Portrait_of_a_Rabbi_Rabbi_Bernard_Illowy.jpg

http://img1.liveinternet.ru/images/attach/c/0/37/659/37659222_Portrait_of_a_Rabbis_Wife_Ktherine_Schiff_Illowy.jpg

By: Kathryn Wallach

Kathryn Wallach — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:26:09 +0000

I am Kathryn Wallach nee Illoway, a great-grand-daughter of the rabbi. His son Jacob Leib, ( Yakov Yehuda) Illoway had 3 children, Miriam Ruth Illoway who married Elward J. Phillips. They had no children. His son, Bernard Samuel Illoway married Lillian Ruth Jacobs and I am their only child. A son Saul died in infancy supposedly of diphtheria. Unfortunately, I believe that I am probably the only living Jewish descendant since neither Henry nor Nettie married. I am most interested in seeing that the his grave and his wife’s grave are restored. I would be grateful if a new matzevah could be made . If I can be contacted off list, we could decide how payment for this ould be arranged. The small grave next to him is his grandson Saul.
To se some more information about my great grandfather, please see the link below.
http://www.jewish-history.com/Illoway/biography.html
This site also has a picture of the Rav.

My son Natan and I found these graves in June of 1993. Their condition was only fair then, and the cemetery was not well maintained.

If you have suggestions, and I would hate to see the matzevot totally ruined, please let me know.

Shabbat Shalom.

Kathryn Wallach (Gitel Malka bat R’ Yissachar Dov Shmuel Illoway)

By: YD Miller

YD Miller — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:43:04 +0000

Thanks so much Asher for the photos.

On your question about the name “Gertrude” whther it is a Hbrew name, the answer of course is NO, this is of a German origin (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gertrude_(given_name) ) the question is if this was used as a given name in Yiddish as well.

I dont see this name mentioned in Bies Schmuel which is the most common refrence for Given Names (needed for writing a Get) I do see a similar name Gutreid (see http://www.hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=8084&st=&pgnum=72)

By: asher

asher — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:12:10 +0000

Below are the pictures:

Nettie (Nechomo) Illoway
(daughter of Rav Illoway z”l)
http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0792.jpg?t=1278608158

Gertrude Illoway:
(daughter-in-law of Rav Illoway z”l)
Her hebrew name is written Gertrude – is this a hebrew name too?
http://s949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/?action=view¤t=IMG_0796.jpg

Bernard S. Illoway:
(grandkid of Rav Illoway z”l)
his headstone is partially covered.
http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0805.jpg?t=1278608308

Lillian Ruth Illoway:
(grandkid of Rav Illoway z”l – wife of Bernard S.)
http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0804.jpg?t=1278608410

Miriam Ruth Philips:
(grandkid of Rav Illoway z”l – daughter of Yaccov Illoway)
http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0797.jpg?t=1278608492

Edward Phillips:
(Husband of Miriam Phillips/Illoway)
http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0799.jpg?t=1278608890

There’s a good few people with the name phillips buried in the section behind the Illoways. On the right there’s a family plot GRAFF – the wifes maiden name is phillips, see below – any connection? who knows…
http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0803.jpg?t=1278609095

By: asher

asher — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:48:58 +0000

You are both welcome. I went back today and have a full picture of Nettie’s kever, will upload later as i just got into office.

YD, Henry and Nettie are buried right next to each other… does that suggest that both were single? Their brother Yaakov is buried right next to his wife. From what I gather, Yaakov Leib had a son and a daughter, both married and buried in the same place – i have pictures of all and will also upload IY”H.

By: YD Miller

YD Miller — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:16:16 +0000

Thanks Asher, I see the daughters tumbstone only half, Nettie was her english name, what was her Hbrew name and who was she married to?

By: Farshlufen

Farshlufen — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:32:41 +0000

Thanks Asher.

By: asher

asher — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:45:10 +0000

per Baruch, please click link to see location of the kevarim.

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/Illoway.jpg?t=1278531851

By: asher

asher — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:19:02 +0000

YD, i have uploaded the picture here.

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0705.jpg?t=1278526589

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0704.jpg?t=1278526666

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad339/aman51/IMG_0708.jpg?t=1278526666

By: asher

asher — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:26:24 +0000

Sure, I’m sending the photos to Baruch as we speak.
Henry Illoway, actually “Dr” Henry passed away Januray 15 1932. His brother Jabob L. pa’d April 30th 1907. I hope to be there tomorrow and get a better shot of their sister and grandchild (grandchild’s matzeivo is half covered)

By: Farshlufen

Farshlufen — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:04:48 +0000

Henry Illoway passed away in NY on or around Jan 15 1932.

By: Farshlufen

Farshlufen — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:52:34 +0000

Asher, send to R’ Baruch @ his email.

I beleive that only the admin can upload it here.

By: asher

asher — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:05:53 +0000

I stumbled upon today the kevarim of Rav Illowys’ children buried in Beth Olam Cemetery (near Rav Kursheedt z”l’s kever). 2 sons and i’m almost sure a daughter too (a 4th one who died in 1975 must have been a grandchild, i don’t have a clear picture of his marker).

Baruch, How do upload here pictures within this post.

By: curios

curios — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:00:36 +0000

Thanks. So I guess he moved at some point.

By: Rabbi Stern

Rabbi Stern — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:53:43 +0000

He was, as a side (I am assuming that you are not form the US) New Orleans and Cincinnati are on two different sides of the Country. New Orleans is in Louisiana and is down south near the Gulf of Mexico while Cincinnati, Ohio is up north near Michigan which boarders Canada.

By: curios

curios — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:14:51 +0000

Wasn’t he a Rav in New Orleans? Is that near Cincinnati?

By: ISAAC

ISAAC — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:40:32 +0000

NOT 5000.00
YOU CAN HAVE A NEW ONE FOR 2500.00

By: YD Miller

YD Miller — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:21:48 +0000

A nice discussion with some intresting facts about Rabbi illowy, on the link below (read the full article infcluding the update in the bottom, regarding this site and its intentions)

http://onthemainline.blogspot.com/2009/10/vandalism-please-leave-rabbi-illowys.html

By: Rabbi J Klein

Rabbi J Klein — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:29:14 +0000

A little steep, I”ll see what can be done.