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Credit: The Jewish Morning Journal, August 23, 1921

Bio Information:
Rabbi Moshe Berman was born in 1864 in Razinoi, White Russia, where his father, Reb Feitl, had been Rosh-Yeshiva for many years. Both his parents having died when he was still a boy, young Moshe grew up at the house of the famous charitable woman Hodeske, who was related to him through her husband. This wonderful woman had an enormous influence on the boy, and contributed immensely to the formation of his moral and personal character. He learned at the Razinoi Yeshiva, and later at Volozin and Minsk Finally he came to Antopol, where he studied under the guidance of Rabbi Pinchas Michael O.B.M.
In Antopol he married Breine-Henie, grand-daughter of Rabbi Pinchas Michael, and following the wedding he spent some time in Kobrin. When the R.P.M. died, and following the Grand Dispute about his successor, Rabbi Moshe became Rabbi together with Rabbi Hersh. After that Rabbi Hersh passed away, Rabbi Moshe continued as the only successor.
Rabbi Moshe was a quiet man, always at study and the interests of the community close to his heart.
After the end of World War One he was brought over to the U.S.A. by his devoted sons, who had long before preceded him: Dr. P. Berman, and Mr. P. Berman.
In 1921 Rabbi Moshe was appointed Rabbi of the Agudath Achim Congregation in Los Angeles. He soon received recognition from most of the orthodox Jewry, and was elected to be Chief Justice of the orthodox rabbinical court of Los Angeles. Being aware of the special circumstances in keeping Judaism in America, he was an understanding Judge in religious matters. He himself sat all day long studying in the synagogue, and upon coming back home he continued till late at night.
Rabbi Moshe carried a continuous correspondence with many rabbis in the U.S.A. and was respected by all who knew him.. Ten years he sat on the rabbinical chair in Los Angeles, Until he was called to Heaven on Heshvan 22, 5691 (1930).
For many years after his death they used to hold a special mourning meeting in his honor on the day of his Yorzeit, even after the synagogue had moved to another suburb.
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Photo Caption: Personal stamp and bookplate belonging to Rabbi Neches, Credit: The National Library of Israel

Photo Credit: Jewish Mourning Journal, May, 1920

The Rav who was born in 1871 also served at Congregation Talmud Torah and Congregation Share Torah both in Los Angeles. Among his seforim are Chemdas Ya’akov and Matnas Khunah.

Chief Rabbi of Kansas City, Missouri d. 1 Kislev, 1956 Full bio to be posted. Home of Peace Memorial Park Cemetery 4334 Whittier Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90023 (323) 261-6135 (Ohel Dovid Section, Row 1, Grave 11)

Photo Caption: Rabbi Dr. Isaac Werne, Credit: Moreshes Chachmei America’s Archives

Photo Caption: Title page of Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Essrig safer, Credit: Hebrewbooks
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In addition to Utica, New York, Rav Essrig who was originally from Eretz Yisroel served in Portland, Maine, 1918-1926 and Los Angeles,California, 1926-1933. He was also a member of the Chief Rabbinate of Haifa, Israel, 1933-1936, and Brooklyn, New York, 1937-1964, and finally  Redondo Beach,California.

Photo Caption: Rav Weiner and his family, Credit: Jacob Weiner

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Prior to Los Angeles, the Rav lived in Chicago, Illinois.

Photo Caption: Rebbe Meir Leifer, Clevelander Rebbe, Credit: Needed 

Photo Caption: Rebbe Meir Leifer, Clevelander Rebbe, Credit: Needed 


Photo Caption: The Jewish Morning Journal, May, 1922
Announcement advertisement the Rebbe’s Matzo bakery:
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Photo Caption: Rebbe Moshe Shmuel Rottenberg, Credit: Needed 

Photo Caption: The Rebbe in Los Los Angeles, Credit: Needed