Lot 323
Family Letter to the Chazon Ish - From his Brother-in-law, Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky - The Steipler
Family letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky". [The content written to a family member, indicates that it was written to his brother-in-law, his wife's brother, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish].
The letter deals with various family matters, stating that "our mother has probably already written the details". It mentions a previous letter which was sent and did not reach them, "Regarding Chaim, in my lowly opinion if he studies practical aspects of halacha he will be fitting to became a rabbi, and I have not heard about his state of health…" [We are not sure to which Chaim he is referring. Possibly, it is his nephew Rabbi Chaim Greineman (1926-2005), but, it is more likely that the letter was written in 1933 at the time the Chazon Ish immigrated to Eretz Israel and the Steipler and the mother of the Chazon Ish still lived abroad, which means that the letter is referring to a different family member whose name is Chaim].
Leaf 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear.
