Rabbi Yaakov Gershon Shain
יעקב גרשון ב"ר שמשון
Rav, Congregation Anshi Sfard, Winthrop, MassachusettsDate of Death:
Fri. April 28, 1950 -
Iyar 11 5710
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Directions to Kever: The Anshe Sfard Cemetery, also known as Anshai Sfard or Anshai Sfard of Lynn is located in Danvers, Massachusetts and is managed by John M. Ross and Son, Inc . There are many cemeteries at this location each independently owned and managed. Always check the signs for the correct location.
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Shain
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Listed as rabbi in the Boston register of 1918
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Winthrop, Massachusetts for a small community there seems to be at least three other shul there, Congregation Tifereth Abraham Anshei Lubavitch and Congregation Tifereth Israel headed by Rabbi Shimon Eckstein, and Congregation Chevra Tehillim headed by Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Luria.
Was he related to Rabbi Shimon Shain?
Rabbi Shimon Shain had a grandson named גרשון that lived in Israel and passed away several years ago his father’s name was ברוך