Kevarim of Tzadikim in North America

Rabbi Chaim Yaakov Widerwitz

ื—ื™ื™ื ื™ืขืงื‘ ื‘"ืจ ื‘ื ื™ืžื™ืŸ

Chief Rabbi of America

Date of Death: Wed. May 10, 1911 - Iyyar 12 5671

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Directions to Kever: Although in a constant state of cleanup, Bayside Cemetery along Pitkin Avenue in Queens is in extreme disarray and can be dangerous, use caution when visiting!!! In the event of an emergency call 911. Location: Society: Congregation Lubowitz Weinzein, Path: A, Gate: 13, on the right side a few graves in. The second section from the Liberty Avenue entrance)

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Photo Caption: Rabbi Chaim Yaakov Widerwitz, Credit: IFJCAH

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Rav Wderwitz, prior to his arrival in the United States was the Chief Rabbi of Moscow. The story goes that the Rav was once asked who made him Chief Rabbi of America to which he replied the sign painter.


Credit: IFJCAH



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