Rabbi Shimon Kramer
Rav, Hebrew Institute of University Heights, BronxDate of Death:
Wed. February 18, 1970 -
Adar I 12 5730
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Photo Caption: Hebrew Institute of University Heights as it stands today (2023) at 1835 University Ave in the West Tremont section on the Bronx, Credit: Google
Source: Hapardes, Year: 13, Vol: 5
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Source: NYT, February 18, 1970
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The Yeshiva he started was formally known as Akiba Hebrew Academy and for many years attracted kids that would have ended up in Public School offering a Torah education. It eventually merged to become SAR Academy in Riverdale. The S is for Salanter, the A is for Akiba Hebrew Academy and the R is for Riverdale Hebrew Academy.