Lot 216
Letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan / Ein Yitzchak
Ein Yitzchak, responsa on the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch [Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah and Even HaEzer], by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor. Vilnius, 1888. First edition.
Signed by Rabbi Dov Aryeh Ritter Av Beit Din of Rotterdam. Handwritten scholarly glosses.
Pasted on reverse side of the second title page is a long dedication to Rabbi Ritter handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), one of the leading rabbis of his generation was renowned for his Torah genius, diligence and righteousness. He was considered the supreme Torah authority of his generation and led Lithuanian and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and tranquility. He served in the rabbinate at a young age, from 1837. In 1864, he was appointed Rabbi of Kovno (Kaunas) and his name spread all over the world as one of the leading Torah authorities. His responsa and novellae were printed in the series of his books: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
The recipient of the letter and owner of the book is Rabbi Dov Aryeh Av Beit Din of Rotterdam (1855-1936, Otzar HaRabbanim 4612), one of most renowned rabbis of Holland who had contact with Torah leaders throughout the world concerning halachic responsa and public leadership issues.
[4], 4-202; 37 leaves (lacking last index leaf). 33 cm. Fair condition, dry acidic paper, tears and damages to several leaves. Worn restored binding.
