Lot 256
Letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, Av Beit Din of Kovno
Letter signed by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor Kovno, [1889]. Sent to Rabbi Chaim Meir Green, Av Beit Din of Grobiņa, and to the city's influential residents. Receipt for donation "for the purpose of strengthening the Torah… G-d should endow their lofty honor and all the dear donors with good, peace, blessing and success in all their endeavors…" He continues: "I request that also in the future you add strength to act on behalf of this holy business for raising, supporting and assisting the strength of the Torah". Handwritten by a scribe, with a blessing (two lines) handwritten by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan, that in the merit of the holy Torah "You will be blessed with much life, peace and success, your friend Yitzchak Elchanan". Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), one of the leading rabbis of his times was renowned for his Torah genius, diligence and piety. 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 from the age of 20. In 1864, he was appointed Rabbi of Kovno (Kaunas) and his name spread throughout the world as one of the leading Torah authorities. His responsa and novellae were printed in his books: Be’er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak. Leaf, 21 cm. Fair condition, fungus damages to top of leaf.
