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	Descendants of Rafael ha-Leví of Monastir At this point,we know the name of the patriarch of this family, but not much else.   Rafael haLeví's son Masliach emigrated to the United States, with his wife, MazalTó (Mazal Tov) from Monastir. Here, they settled among countrymen on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Masliach was a life-long active and prominent member of the Congregation Peace and Brotherhood of Monastir in the "old Kehila" on Eldridge Street.   MazalTó may have been an Aroesty of the Meir Aroesty/Aronesty clan.   Related Sefaradí families include: Aronesty, Kattan.   This section compiled August 2005ce from material provided by Meyer Levy, June 2005ce.
	*Rafael ha-Leví -m. [??] At this point,we know the name of the patriarch of this family, but not much else. According to Meyer's recollection, none of Rafael's generation or other family members emigrated to the US. *Masliach Rafael ha-Levi -m. *Mazal Tov ("MazalTó") [Aroesty?] Rafael haLeví's son Masliach emigrated to the United States, with his wife, MazalTó (Mazal Tov) from Monastir. Here, they settled among countrymen on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Masliach was a life-long active and prominent member of the Congregation Peace and Brotherhood of Monastir in the "old Kehila" on Eldridge Street. He acted as the "Sammas" of the synagogue, often arriving first and leaving last, and maintaining the bowl of oil in which the memorial lights were floated. On holidays, he was the auctioneer. This entailed making circuits of the synagogue singing out "Cuanto dan para ---?" (How much would you give for ---). This was done repeatedly for each honor being auctioned off. MazalTó may have been an Aroesty of the Meir Aroesty/Aronesty clan. Ralph Levy -m. Lucy Kattan Lucy came from a prominent Kastoriali family. Her father was a rabbi, and her brother Joe was well known among the Sefaradim in those days. Morris Levy -m. [??] Morris died relatively young, around 50. Max Levy He was well-known as "Maxie Pickles." Shirley Levy -m. Herby Laufer Larry Laufer Maír (Meyer) Levy -m. René [??] Meyer met and married René during his time in the US Army. For many years, Meyer operated "a small contracting business" in Brooklyn—Best Maid Sportswear. Martin Levy -m. [??] Maxine Levy -m. [Dr.] [??] Spitalowitz Cara Spitalowitz Lisa Spitalowitz Steven Levy Annie Levy -m. (1) [??] [Florida]   This section compiled August 2005ce from material provided by Meyer Levy as of June 2005ce. If you are related either by descent or marriage to this family, or if you have relevant information which would supplement or correct what's here, and would like to contribute, send e-mail to: Elie Cassorla.
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