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Chaim Tafelow, Founder of Mexican Jewish School, Dead

November 9, 1954
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Chaim Ben Zion Tafelow, founder of the Jewish all-day school here, died after a long illness at 67, He was described here as the “Father of the Jewish School.” The school, which is now celebrating its 30th year of existence, has an enrollment of more than 1,200 students.

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