Thousands line the streets of Borough Park for rabbi's funeral

Thousands line the streets of Borough Park for rabbi's funeral

Rabbi Yisroel Avrohom Portugal, who was born in Romania, died Monday.

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Thousands line the streets of Borough Park for rabbi's funeral

Rabbi Yisroel Avrohom Portugal, who was born in Romania, died Monday.

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