Rabbi Tzvi Aryeh Kahan
צבי אריה ב"ר חיים הכהן
Rav, Schley Street Shul, Newark, New JerseyDate of Death:
Sun. September 17, 1978 -
Elul 15 5738
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Directions to Kever: Mount Lebanon / Forest Lawn Cemetery in Iselin, New Jersey maintains computerized records and will provide a detailed location map upon request. Location: Needed
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Name listed on marker: Rabbi Herman L Kahan
Biographical Notes:
Photo Caption: Rabbi Tzvi Aryeh Kahan sending kosher for Passover Matzoh to the Soviet Union (Russia) c. 1970 Credit: Jewish News / IFJCAH
Photo Caption: The Rav’s father, Rebbe Chaim Kahana, Newarker Rebbe, Credit: Sheldon Kahan, Monsey, NY
Biographical Notes:
The Schley Street Shul was also known as the Pioneer Congregation located in the Weequahic section of Newark
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The Rav studied at Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon and eventually Chevron. (He was not there during the tragic massacre.) Upon his return, he opened a shul in the “fancy new neighborhood” in Newark. His shul had over 800 seats and was always full during the High Holidays.
He also started what would become the largest Talmud Torah c. 1925
After the shul closed (the building was sold to the State of NJ to build the Lyons Avenue Exit for the I-78) the Rav moved to Philadelphia where he had extended family. Due to a debilitating stroke, he relocated to Lakewood where he passed away in 1978.
Can anyone explain/provide info re the accompanying photo showing two men?
It seems to show Rabbi Kahan on the left with Rabbi David B. Hollander z”l on the right. With a package with a Russian language printed paper on top of it being displayed. I assume it was connected to Rabbi Hollander’s efforts on behalf of the Jews of the U.S.S.R.
It seems to be a package of matza being sent to the USSR for Pesach.