Rabbi Mordechai Hirschprung
מרדכי ב"ר זאב
Chief Rabbi, Braddock, PennsylvaniaDate of Death:
Fri. October 8, 1954 -
Tishrei 11 5715
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Directions to Kever: Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY maintains computerized records and will provide a detailed location map upon request. Location: Unconfirmed
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Name listed on marker: Rabbi Mordechai Hirschprung
Biographical Notes:
Braddock located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Credit: IFJCAH
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Born and raised in Kracow, Poland, from the first graduates of RIETS (YU) in NY, served as rav in; Savanah GA, Kanton OH, Culombus OH, Des-Moins IW
An unclear photo of Rabbi Hirschprung among other prominent US Rabbis who served on the board of Kashrus for Manischewitz
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Any relation to Rav Pinchos Hirschprung ZT”L?
His uncle
Rav Mordechai was my great uncle.
He was also Rav in Braddock, PA.
https://www.jewishgen.org/jgs-pittsburgh/data/WesternPATowns1919.htm
Rav Pinchas was family but not uncle/nephew.