Comments on: Rabbi Yehoshua Seigal http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/ Kevarim of Tzadikim in North America Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:24:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: YD Miller http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-9460 YD Miller Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:21:29 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-9460 The funeral of Rabbi Seigel in the NYT: http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9E06E5D7143BE733A25756C2A9649C946196D6CF It is mentioned that Rabbi Guzik of the Henry St. Synagogue conducted the services. Rabbi Menachem J. Guzik was a descendant of the Plotzker Gaon Reb Arye Leib Tzintz, he served as Rabbi in Poughkeepsie and later in the Henry St. Shul in NYC. The funeral of Rabbi Seigel in the NYT:
http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?_r=1&res=9E06E5D7143BE733A25756C2A9649C946196D6CF

It is mentioned that Rabbi Guzik of the Henry St. Synagogue conducted the services. Rabbi Menachem J. Guzik was a descendant of the Plotzker Gaon Reb Arye Leib Tzintz, he served as Rabbi in Poughkeepsie and later in the Henry St. Shul in NYC.

]]> By: Charles http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-6471 Charles Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:11:25 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-6471 This is the only known picture (drawing) of Rabbi Yehoshua Seigal. This is the only known picture (drawing) of Rabbi Yehoshua Seigal.

]]> By: Baruch A http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-6438 Baruch A Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:37:25 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-6438 Yes, the only question is if it’s Rav Yehoshua or his father Rav Moshe Yosef who was also known as Sherpser Rav. Yes, the only question is if it’s Rav Yehoshua or his father Rav Moshe Yosef who was also known as Sherpser Rav.

]]> By: YD Miller http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-6436 YD Miller Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:30:06 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-6436 Is the photo above from the Sherpsr rav? Is the photo above from the Sherpsr rav?

]]> By: admin http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-6434 admin Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:01:16 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-6434 <a href="http://kevarim.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/yehoshua-seigal.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3767" title="yehoshua-seigal" src="http://kevarim.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/yehoshua-seigal-150x150.jpg" alt="yehoshua-seigal" width="150" height="150" /></a> <strong>Photo Credit: New York Public Library</strong> yehoshua-seigal
Photo Credit: New York Public Library

]]> By: E.V. http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-5609 E.V. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:11:38 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-5609 The Rav has a young son that is buried alongside him and the Rebbetzin. I believe at the time of his passing he only had daughters. The Rav has a young son that is buried alongside him and the Rebbetzin. I believe at the time of his passing he only had daughters.

]]> By: Miller http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-4570 Miller Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:05:34 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-4570 Thanks Ben BZ, All his children are listed there, none of them seemed to maintain any Rabbinic positions. BTW in his Sefer Chapter 21 he adresses the matter of Agunahs after a steam-boat tragedy that sunk on its way from Hamburg to the US. Thanks Ben BZ,
All his children are listed there, none of them seemed to maintain any Rabbinic positions.

BTW in his Sefer Chapter 21 he adresses the matter of Agunahs after a steam-boat tragedy that sunk on its way from Hamburg to the US.

]]> By: Ben Bee Zee http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-4567 Ben Bee Zee Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:43:47 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-4567 look into the דברי המביא לבית הדפוס at the end of his sefer http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=2607&pgnum=239 look into the דברי המביא לבית הדפוס at the end of his sefer http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=2607&pgnum=239

]]> By: Ben Bee Zee http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-4565 Ben Bee Zee Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:41:10 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-4565 hus sefer אזני יהושע available on hebrew books http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=2607&pgnum=1 there's a wide discussion regarding his eiruv in יסודי ישורון http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=4174&pgnum=286 hus sefer אזני יהושע available on hebrew books
http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=2607&pgnum=1

there’s a wide discussion regarding his eiruv in יסודי ישורון http://hebrewbooks.org/pdfpager.aspx?req=4174&pgnum=286

]]> By: Miller http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-4562 Miller Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:50:22 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-4562 http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9B02E5DA1139E333A25750C2A9649C946196D6CF http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9B02E5DA1139E333A25750C2A9649C946196D6CF

]]> By: Miller http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-4561 Miller Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:47:06 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-4561 The Rav died a few hours after his Hesped at the funeral of his freind Rabbi Jacob Lewis. The two traveled together to Israel 2 years prior but had to return for health matters, and interestingley that both passed away that same day. Rabbi Segal was a descandant of Rabbi Akiva Eiger (The first) of Preshburgh. The Rav died a few hours after his Hesped at the funeral of his freind Rabbi Jacob Lewis.

The two traveled together to Israel 2 years prior but had to return for health matters, and interestingley that both passed away that same day.

Rabbi Segal was a descandant of Rabbi Akiva Eiger (The first) of Preshburgh.

]]> By: Hock http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-723 Hock Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:49:32 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-723 Rav Henkin was against renewing it. Rav Henkin was against renewing it.

]]> By: Grand Rebbe http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-715 Grand Rebbe Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:28:04 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-715 I think it utilized the elevated train tracks and the East River. In addition he leased the space from the City. I think it utilized the elevated train tracks and the East River. In addition he leased the space from the City.

]]> By: R.N. http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-712 R.N. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:04:48 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-712 Back in the 1920?s their was a big to-do regarding the Lower East Side Eruv. Back in the 1920?s their was a big to-do regarding the Lower East Side Eruv.

]]> By: EruvRav http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-697 EruvRav Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:56:48 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-697 He established the first Eruv on the Lower East Side. He established the first Eruv on the Lower East Side.

]]> By: Grand Rebbe http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-687 Grand Rebbe Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:26:06 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-687 How's this for a twist of fait, although in different cemeteries, both Rav Seigal and RJJ are buried in a straight line about 300 feet apart. How’s this for a twist of fait, although in different cemeteries, both Rav Seigal and RJJ are buried in a straight line about 300 feet apart.

]]> By: LitFish http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-686 LitFish Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:13:58 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-686 I believe his community was a breakaway. I believe his community was a breakaway.

]]> By: Bentzion R http://kevarim.com/rav-yehoshua-seigal/comment-page-1/#comment-682 Bentzion R Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:53:36 +0000 http://kevarim.wordpress.com/2007/11/21/rav-yehoshua-seigal/#comment-682 Wasn"t he also considered the Chief Rabbi of New York City? Wasn”t he also considered the Chief Rabbi of New York City?

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