Handwritten lengthy erudite Torah letter, by the Ga’on Rabbi Shimon Yehudah HaCohen Shkop, including his signature. [Grodna, 1931].
The letter contains comments on the book Divrei Yerucham (Biłgoraj, 1931).From his disciple, Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig [for additional information related to him seeprevious items and next item]: “In his book chapter 11, 12 he presents the sayings of Rabbi Eliezer Gordon, his response to his question on the Ktzot HaChoshen…”.
Rabbi Shimon Yehudah HaCohen Shkop (1860-1940, Otzar HaRabbanim 19962), disciple of Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik of the Volozhin yeshiva who instructed him in the intricate and deep methodologies of Torah. At age 24 he became Rosh Mativta in the yeshiva of Telz [established by his uncle, Rabbi Eliezer Gordon], where he taught his method of study, an approach which captivated the entire Torah world until this very day. Among his prominent disciples during that period: Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman, and receiver of the letter Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig. In 1920 was requested to head the Sha’ar HaTorah Yeshiva in Grodna. Among his books : Sha’arei Yosher, Ma’arechet HaKinyanim and Chidushei Rabbi Shimon Yehudah HaCohen.
Formal stationary paper, 27.5 cm., written on both sides (45 handwritten lines). Fair condition, tears on folds and margins, scotch

Collection of letters, papers and documents from the household of Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig. Various letters from Yeshiva principals and relatives, sent to him or to his wife. Receipts, the Rebbetzin's will. Letters from Rabbi S. Y. Zevin, Rabbi Yechiel Mordechai Gordon, Rabbi Ovadiah Hodayah, the heads of the Novhardok yeshivas, and more.
Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1965, Otzar HaRabbanim 11605), author of "Divrei Yerucham", son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Zerach Feinstein. More details in accompanying items.
Approx. 19 items. Varying state and size.

A letter of recommendation from the principal of Yeshivat HaNegev, Rabbi Yissachar Meir, to accept a student to the Yeshiva. Another recommendation has been added to the page margin, three rows handwritten and signed by the Steipler: "Please G-d. I add my request to accept the aforementioned student and assist him to succeed in Torah and devotion, it would be an exceptional deed. In prayer, Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky". Kislev 1975.
20 cm. Good condition, fold marks and light stains.

A letter appealing to the administration of "Batei Avot" in B"nei Brak to accept a (girl) student to the dormitory. Tishrei 1960.
At the end of the letter, the Tchebiner Rebbe, endorses the request with his signature Rabbi "Dov Berish Wiedenfeld". It is followed by a handwritten and signed request from Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach "I wholeheartedly sanction this great appeal……the importance of saving souls. And sign with a wealth of blessing, Shlomo Zalman Auerbach"
2 pages, 20.5 cm. Good condition. Filing hole.

Collection of letters and documents of the diverse activity of Rabbi Aharon Mendel (HaRe'em) Ha-Cohen, to establish "a Rabbis Society" and to renew "Ordination".
The collection contains letters to HARA"M: from Rabbi Mordechai Ha-Cohen Strasser, Rabbi of Altendorf (Hungary), concerning "the Society's Book" [1914]; from Rabbi Dov Berish Winter Rabbi of Khorostkiv, regarding assembling a rabbis meeting [ca. 1903]; "circular letter" regarding registration to the Rabbis Society, and two partial "circular letters", with signatures of rabbis [Rabbi Yossef Lerner of Volochysk; Rabbi Avraham Chaim Fliederbaum of Tchekov]; "Maranan Ve-Rabanan" – printed leaf of 1923 declaring the preparations to establish a High Court in Jerusalem; a printed photograph of HaRe'em Ha-Cohen with the inscription: "photograph of our president…gathering leading Jewish figures to establish a court in Jerusalem…"; report [handwritten] of the committee of "Knesset Israel" society, about purchase of land in Jerusalem to establish "the High Court". Part of letter to members of Baghdad community about the same matter [official stationery of the "General Society of Rabbis"].
Rabbi Aharon Menachem Mendel Ha-Cohen (1866-1927). Born in Tiberias, genius and author. Served as Ashkenazi Rabbi of Cairo for about thirty years. Became well known for his diverse activity to renew the "ordination". He organized the "Krakow Conference" in 1903, established the "Rabbis Society", following World War I he established "Knesset Israel" society and acted to establish a central court [resembling a Sanhedrin] in Jerusalem.
Total of 9 items. Various sizes and conditions [some items are incomplete].