Rabbi Chaim Shunfenthal
חיים ב"ר יקותיאל
Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon (RIETS)Date of Death:
Sun. December 6, 1953 -
Teves 1 5714
Rosh Chodesh / Chanukah
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Directions to Kever: Cedar Park & Beth El Cemetery is located in Paramus, New Jersey. Location Jewish Centre of Highbridge
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Name listed on marker: Rabbi Chaim Shunfenthal
Biographical Notes:
Credit: Yeshiva University
Photo Caption: Rabbi Chaim Shunfenthal, Credit: Bernie Ess
Photo Caption: Rabbi Chaim Shunfenthal, Credit: Bernie Ess
Photo Caption: On the steps of RIETS, Rabbi Chaim Shunfenthal, Credit: N/N
Source: The Tag, December 25, 1953
Source: The Tagblat
Credit: IFJCAH
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Rabbi Shufenthal was sent by his father, a poor tailor, to study at the yeshiva in Slonim where he became known as an illui. After receiving semikhah, he was appointed ram in the yeshiva of Baronowitz where he remained for many years. He came to America in 1927 and was almost immediately appointed a rosh yeshiva at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary.
He taught hundreds of students who were influenced by his honesty, righteousness and simplicity. His love for his students was evidenced by his willingness to continue teaching in the Yeshiva during the summer months without remuneration. He was an extraordinary darshan and lectured in many synagogues throughout the city. He remained at the Yeshiva for 28 years until his death.
http://yu.edu/riets/about/mission-history/historic-roshei/chaim-shufenthal/
Rabbi Shunfenthal immigrated to the United States in September 1926 with his family — wife Slawa (Sylvia), sons Boruch (Benjamin) Shunfenthal (1917-1959) and Sheftel (Sheffield) Thall (1920-2000), and daughter Brocha (Beatrice) Taragin (1923-2013). Their last residence in Europe was Bialystok and their destination in the U.S. was Chevra Agudas Achim in Bayonne, NJ. Beatrice married Rabbi Nathan Taragin, son of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Taragin.
Rabbi Chaim Shunfenthal and his wife Slava (Sylvia) are buried next to each other in the “Jewish Centre of Highbridge” section of the Cedar Park Cemetery located at 735 Forest Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652
His daughter married Rabbi Nathan (nachman) Torogin:
https://www.geni.com/people/Beatrice-Taragin/6000000000806987508
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128159113/nathan-taragin