Rabbi Raphael Safsel

by lizensk12 | Nov 27, 2017 | Montefiore Cemetery, New York, Queens / L.I., NY | 3 comments

Rabbi Raphael Safsel

רפאל ב"ר דוב יעקב

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

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

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Cemetery Details

83-84 Liberty Avenue
Ozone Park, NY 11417
United States

Phone: 212-477-2800
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Notes: It should be noted that Acacia, Bayside and Mokom Sholom are three independent cemeteries and while Acacia and Mokom Sholom are under the same management umbrella, Bayside is independently owned and operated. The cemeteries run along Pitkin and Liberty Av

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

Biographical Notes:

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: Map to kever of Rav Raphael Safsel

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3 Comments

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.
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
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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Rabbi Raphael Safsel

Rabbi Raphael Safsel

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