Lot 243
Letter by Rabbi Leib Klivansky of Kovno / Bill of Defrayal of Estate Signed by Rabbis of Pakruojis, 1855
* Handwritten and signed letter by Rabbi Leib Klivansky, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Concerning estate of his grandfather the righteous Rabbi Shmuel (Ragalir) who passed away in Elul 1855 in Jerusalem. Kovno, third of Mar-Cheshvan 1855.
* Bill of defrayal of estate with signatures of sons of righteous Rabbi Shmuel son of Rabbi Chaim: Rabbi Yechezkel, Rabbi Chaim Aryeh and Rabbi Avraham Zundel. Pakruojis, 15 Mar-Cheshvan 1855.
Includes written authorization of rabbinical court of city of Pakruojis “Sons of righteous Rabbi Shmuel have signed before us…”, handwritten signatures of rabbis: Rabbi Aryeh Ze'ev son of Rabbi Shalom “of Pakruojis”, Rabbi Yitzchak Eliyahu son of Rabbi Ze'ev and Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh son of Rabbi Reuven.
Righteous Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel of Regola (Lithuania). Immigrated to Jerusalem and served as chief Av Beit Din. Authored Chidushei Torah demonstrating his profound erudition and sharpness. Known for his righteous and exemplary conduct. Was generously charitable and founded a synagogue and Mikveh in courtyard of “The Churva” in Jerusalem. In old registry of Ashkenazi congregation he is referred to as: “The great luminary, the righteous Rabbi Shmuel, rabbi of Regola and chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem; passed away on 7th of Elul 1855). [For additional information related to him see, History of Scholars of Jerusalem, III, chapter 7, clause 14).
His grandson, Rabbi Leib Klivansky (1817-1889), among dignitaries and philanthropists of Kovno, among well-known lobbyists of the upper echelon of Perterberg. Chief Gabay of Eretz Israel and among leaders of “Chibbat Tzion”.
2 leaves, thin bluish stationery, varying condition. Good condition. Minor moth damages.
