Rabbi Yaakov Avigdor
יעקב ב"ר אברהם ישכר בער
Chief Rabbi, Ashkenazi Jewish Community of Mexico.Date of Death:
Thu. March 30, 1967 -
Adar II 18 5727
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Directions to Kever: Panteon Israelita Cementerio Ashkenazi is located in Mexico City, Mexico. Confirming locating and cemetery schedule is always recommended prior to visiting.
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Name listed on marker: Rabino Dr Jacobo Avigdor
Biographical Notes:
Photo Caption: Rabbi Yaakov Avigdor, Credit: N/N
Photo Caption: Rabbi Yaakov Avigdor, Credit: Moreshes Chachmei America’s Archives
Photo Caption: The Rav along with Rebbe Aharon Rokeach of Belz d. 1957, Credit: Moreshes Chachmei America’s Archives
Credit: Z. Avigdor
Credit: Z. Avigdor
Credit: Z. Avigdor
Credit: Z. Avigdor
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Rabbi Yakov Avigdor was my paternal Grandfather. I, Rabbi David Avigdor was his first and oldest grandson. I knew him well and had the privilege of spending time with him in Mexico City. He was present at my Bar Mitzvah in West Hartford CT in 1967. I was privileged to travel back to his Great Synagogue in Drohobych in 2019 and stand on his Bima and Lead the Yom Kippur davening for the first service in 80 since he was incarcerated by the Nazis in 1939.