Rabbi Yosef Yaakov Cohen
יוסף יעקב ב"ר שמואל מאיר הכהן
Rav, Congregation Tzemach Tzedek Nusach AriDate of Death:
Sun. December 18, 1927 -
Kislev 24 5688
Chanukah
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Directions to Kever: Mount Judah Cemetery in Ridgewood, Queens maintains computerized records and will provide a detailed location map upon request. Location: Section: 2, Block: 9, Society: Zem Zed Nus Hoari, along Emanuel Road on the right side, a few graves in.
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: COHEN, JACOB J.
Biographical Notes:
Credit: Institute For Judaic Culture and History (IFJCAH)
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Perhaps this is my Great Grandfather….he was a Sofer Torah….I only have a few additional pieces of information can u help me corroborate
Devorah,
What do you know about him, when did he imigrate to the US, who were his children, etc.
I believe he came around 1900 from Vilnus with a baby Daughter possibly 2 years old Sara, old had a daughter Edith and a son…he was a Sofer by profession and settled in Hoboken, NJ….original name was a variation of Kahanovitch…siblings include Abraham (A. Cohen & Sons/TImes); niece was Ida Rosenthal, founder of Maidenform
Rabbi’s son Herman was born Feb 8, 1891, Rabbi’s wife was Ethel
I am the great grandson of Abraham Cohen, the brother of Joseph Cohen, who was Devorah Bayer’s great grandfather. I am writing a book about my family history and I have been in touch with ALL branches except for Joseph’s. Devorah — please contact me! I would love to connect with you and share many family stories!
Does anybody have information on William Rosenthal’s (Ida Rosenthal husband) family? please contact me if you do. My connection is thru Morris Rosenthal. Thanks in advance
BS”D
To Gary Rosenthal, David Laskin is related as am I how exactly are you related…who is Morris Rosenthal….please e-mail me at gi@bayerfamily.net
Congregation Tzemach Tzedek Nusach Ari, where was the shul?