Rabbi Yitzchok Horowitz
יצחק ב"ר יוסף יוזל
Rav, New York CityDate of Death:
Mon. November 16, 1953 -
Kislev 9 5714
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Directions to Kever: Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, NY maintains computerized records and will provide a detailed location map upon request. Location: Along Cleveland Avenue, Section: G-9
Name Listed on Cemetery Database: Name listed on marker: Isaac Horowitz
Biographical Notes:
Photo Caption: Yeshiva Bais Yosef was a network of Yeshivos under the “Novardok Style” of self-improvement across Eastern Europe, Additional Deatails Needed, Credit: N/N
Bio Information:
The Rav’s father was Rav Yosef Yoizel Horowitz better known as The Alter of Novardok. As a side note, The Alter who passed away in 1919 was originally buried in Kiev. Â Forty-three years later, his students transferred his coffin to Israel, and in the summer of 1963 he was reinterred in the Har HaMenuchot cemetery in Jerusalem.
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The Alter was very fond of him and put great trust in his words. Unfortunately, he suffered a lot in life. Although, he was divorced he did have two children, however what became of them is unclear.