Kevarim of Tzadikim in North America

Rabbi Raphael Safsel

by | Nov 27, 2017 | Montefiore Cemetery, New York, Queens / L.I., NY | 3 comments

Rabbi Raphael Safsel

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Rav, Chevra Ein Yaakov Anshe B’ville, Brownsville, Brooklyn

Date of Death: Sun. December 8, 1935 - Kislev 12 5696

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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: Enter from the Chabad Ohel Entrance on Francis Lewis Boulevard. Block: 94, Row: 11R, Grave: 1, Society: Chen Eiv Jacob (Note: first section past the Ohel, see map below)

Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Raphael Safsel

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Bio Information:
The Rav’s son was Rav Yaakov Dov Safsel, Vishka Illui. 

Photo Caption: Rav Yaakov Dov Safsel, Vishka Illui, Credit: MCA

Photo Caption: Vishka Illui along with Rav Aharon Kotler, Credit: MCA 


Credit: Shmuel Amsel, Brooklyn, NY

Credit: Shmuel Amsel, Brooklyn, NY


Credit: Map to kever of Rav Raphael Safsel


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3 Comments

  1. Kelly Sheryl Schalit-Singleton
    Kelly Sheryl Schalit-Singleton on November 25, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Shalom! Rabbi Raphael Safsel was my great great grandfather. He was married to Hanna Safsel. They had a daughter named Ida Safsel. She married Rabbi Moses Schalit of Far Rockaway, Queens. Their son Samuel Schalit was my grandfather.
    I have a couple of photos of them.

  2. benjamin h safsel
    benjamin h safsel on March 3, 2021 at 11:51 pm

    to mrs kelly sheryl schalit singelton: please tell me how to get in touch with you -i am your cousin!- rabbi safsel

  3. Kelli Schalit
    Kelli Schalit on January 24, 2022 at 10:45 pm

    Hello Rabbi Safsel! I am just seeing this. You may reach me at
    shsingleton@southuniversity.edu

    I look forward to hearing from you.
    Warmly,
    Cousin Kelli Schalit Singleton

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