Rabbi Avigdor Schiffer
אביגדור ב"ר יחיאל יהודה
Rav, First Independent Hebrew Congregation Ahavas Yisroel of Jamaica, QueensDate of Death:
Sat. February 11, 1939 -
Shevat 22 5699
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Directions to Kever: Old Montefiore Cemetery in Queens maintains computerized records and will provide a detailed location map upon request. Location: Gate: 603/N, Block: 4, Row: 0006R, Society Name: FIRST INDEPENDENT HEBREW CONG, along Ezra Avenue, see map below
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: SCHIFFER, VICTOR
Biographical Notes:
Photo Caption: Original painting of First Independent Hebrew Congregation Ahavas Yisroel given as a wedding gift to Mr. Yitzchok Isaac (Irving) Weiss as a weddinging gift, Credit: Nachum Sherman, Kew Gardens Hill.
Photo Caption: The First Independent Hebrew, Congregation Ahavas Israel as it stands today, Credit: Google
Photo Caption: The original Aron Kodesh (Holy Ark) as it stands today at Temple Chaverim in Plainview, Long Island. Credit: Lee Weissman
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Rav Schiffer was the FIL of R’ RS Weiss, see here:
http://kevarim.vohost.us/rabbi-rafael-shmuel-weiss/