Lot 186
Passport of Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Eiger of Lublin
Israeli passport of Rebbe of Lublin – Rabbi Avraham Eiger, with his photograph and handwritten signature.
The holy Rabbi Avraham Eiger (1914-2003), direct descendant of the Ga’on Rabbi Akiva Eiger, son of Rebbe Rabbi Shlomo Eiger of Lublin. Immigrated to Eretz Israel, settled in Bnei Brak and began serving as Rebbe of Lublin in 1945. Was known for his righteousness and abstinence from worldly pleasures. The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Wosner stated that his glowing image resembles the portrait of his grandfather Rabbi Akiva Eiger [see attached material].
14.5 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Ink-stamps, postage stamps and notations from his various journeys.
