Rabbi Yosef Leib Kaplan
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Rav, Bais Medrash Hagadol, Pittsburgh, PADate of Death:
Fri. August 22, 1952 -
Elul 1 5712
Rosh Chodesh
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Directions to Kever: Beth Hamedrash Hagadol-Beth Jacob Cemetery is located in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. Mckees Rocks is located 15 minutes from Pittsburgh, just across the Ohio River, Location: Needed
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Name listed on marker: Rabbi Joseph L Kaplan
Biographical Notes:
Photo Caption: The Rav’s letterhead, Credit: VirtulaJudaica.com reference libraryย
Credit: Rich Boyer, Pittsburgh, PA
Credit: David Weider, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Served as the Rabbi of Bihm”d Hagodel for 48 years 1904-1952 and also taught Talmud in the Hebrew University.
His sons; Saul and Bernard were also prominent in the Pisttsburgh Jewish community.
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The Rabbi’s stamp:
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