Rabbi Zalman Dov Roshgolin

זלמן דוב ב"ר אברהם צבי

Date of Death: Mon. August 28, 1944 - Elul 9 5704

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Directions to Kever: Baron Hirsch Cemetery in Staten Island maintains computerized records and will provide a detailed location map upon request. The cemetery is in extreme disarray with poorly paved roads, missing signs, and countless overturned tombstones. Exercise caution when visiting especially after office hours. Should an actual emergency occur call 911 or Staten Island Shomrim Safety Patrol: 718-370-2121. Location: Gate: A112

Biographical Notes:

Photo Caption: Rav Avroham Tzvi Roshgolin (the Rav’s father) and his family, Credit: Needed

Bio Information: 
The Rav was born in Bklorie, Lithuania and studied in Radin under the saintly Chofetz Chaim. He later studied in the famed Volozhiner Yeshiva where he enjoyed a close relationship with both Rav Naphtali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin and Rav Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk. In 1922 he immigrated to the United States and served at various congregations in Statin Island, New York for over 20 years. Among the Rav’s seforim are Hegyonei Lev published in Jerusalem and Chikrei Lev published posthumously in New York City.

Credit: Asher Lowy, Brooklyn, NY

Credit: Asher Lowy, Brooklyn, NY