In Memory of Gabriel Shehebar A”H

The Jewish world suffered a great loss with the passing of Mr. Gabriel Shehebar. Publicly, he was known as the patriarch of a successful family business in ladies wear and a philanthropist. A rabbinical college, yeshivot and many synagogues in Israel and around the world were named after him. He als...

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In Memory of Joseph Beyda A”H

The memory of Joseph Beyda was honored in the manner in which he lived his life, with elegance and passion. Over 800 enthusiastic community members came to honor Joseph's memory and listen to excerpts from the book, “Joseph, How One Man Can Make A Difference,” written by Jack Doueck.

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In Memory of Our Beloved Chief Rabbi Jacob Kassin A”H

Men from Aleppo and Damascus, Syria began to arrive in America during the early part of the 20th century. Soon they found that the opportunities America offered were vast, so instead of returning to their homeland, they brought their families here. These men, some of them rabbis, others great ...

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In Memory of Sam Catton A”H

Imagine a man whose life, accomplishments and legacy were so extraordinary that he was the link to our past, preserving it forever. He was a role model and a guide for all of us to emulate in the present and his achievements will shape the future of the Jewish world for many generations to come. Thi...

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Isaac Shalom A”H and Other Community Members Who Helped Establish MDY

I was working for the Young Magen David Congregation on 67th Street before the beginning of the Magen David Yeshivah. Mr. Joe Kassin and Mr. Joe Tawil A”H took me aside and convinced me that the most important work in the community was educating our children in Talmud Torah and not just workin...

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