Handwritten and signed letter by Rabbi Shneur Zalman Av-Beit-Din of Lublin. Hebron (1899).
The letter was sent to the famous Ga’on Rabbi Dover Katz Rapaport Av-Beit-Din of Rava.
Content of the letter: blessings on the occasion of the wedding of the grandson of the Rabbi of Rava “May G-D bless the couple with Mazal Tov”. Later in the letter he pleas “May G-D have mercy on his two granddaughters in this difficult time, that they be liberated and merit to serve G-D” [apparently prior to their enlistment in the army]. The author thanks “for his letters and information”.
The Ga’on of Lublin Rabbi Shneur Zalman [Pradkin-Ladier], author of Toraht Chesed. Born in 1830 in Lyady, was well-known from a young age as a prodigy and exalted genius. Among the greatest Hassidim of the Tzemach Tzedek and Admorim of Lubavitz throughout the generations. From 1868 served as Av-Beit-Din of Lublin and was one of the most famous geniuses of his generation. In 1892 he immigrated to Jerusalem and was recognized as one of the Torah giants in Jerusalem (together with the Maharil Diskin and Rabbi Shmuel Salant). In 1899 he moved to Hebron (upon the request of the Admor Shalom Dover Scheerson), however after a short period he returned to Jerusalem. Passed away in 1902 and on his gravestone it was written “Rabbi of all of Israel”.
Recipient of the letter: the Ga’on Rabbi Dov Berish HaCohen Rapaport author of Derech HaMelech (1824-1906), among the disciples of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, Hassid and loyal friend of the Admor Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz [see attached material]. Av-Bei-Din of Shinova and from 1879 Av-Beit-Din of Rava-Ruska. Among the greatest Torah giants of his generation who ordained many of the rabbis of Galicia.
Approx. 22 cm. fair condition, wear, slight stains and tears.

1. Lengthy will and Shtar Hekdesh of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchak HaCohen Torenheim, signed by him, includes signatures of witnesses and rabbis; Rabbi Moshe Nachum Valenstein, Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank, Rabbi Aryeh Leib Beharad. Jerusalem, 1910.
2. Shtar Kiyum [bill of validation] for a will and for Beit Din signatures, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Nissim Danon [while serving as Chacham Bashi]. Jerusalem, [c. 1918?].
3. Bill of estate distribution of the Torenheim family heirs. Signed by the Dayanim Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin, Rabbi Moshe Nachum Valenstein, and Rabbi Yitzchak Frankel. Includes signature of Rabbi Moshe Blau.
4. Bill appointing executor for the Torenheim estate, signed by Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank, Rabbi Chizkiya Shabtay and others. The Chief Rabbinate of Israel. Jerusalem, 1947.
5-6. Two signed documents. Jerusalem, 1901, 1908.
6 items, 7 written pages. Various sizes and conditions.
Opening price: $150

Letter by Rabbi Dov Ber Abramowitz, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Rabbi of Jerusalem. New York, Elul 1900.
The lengthy letter (which begins with blessings for the new Hebrew year) deals with the Eretz Israel funds, [this was at the time of the famous “funds polemic”], in his letter, Rabbi Abramowitz mentions the Gaon Rabbi Ya’akov David Av Beit Din of Slutzk [who was sojourning in the USA at the time].
Rabbi Dov Ber Abramowitz (1865-1926) was born in Lithuania, moved to Jerusalem, studied in its Yeshivot, served as a Moreh Tzedek and taught Torah classes. In 1895 he traveled to the USA and served there as Rabbi of Philadelphia, New York and st. Louis. He was among the founders of the “US Rabbis Association” and authored the “Dat Israel”, “Ketav Ha-Dat” and more.
Official letter paper, 3 pages. 27 cm. Good-fair condition.

A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Rachamim Yoseph Franko, Rabbi of Hebron. "The blessed month of Nissan 1898. Sent to Amsterdam to the management of Pkidim VeAmarkalim "officers and supervisors and administrators of the Holy Land". A receipt for money received "from Sir Yitzchak". Signed "Rachamim Yoseph Franko" – Harav Hacharif.
Rabbi Rachamim Yosef Franko was born in Rodos in 1835, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1868 and served as member of the Beit Din of Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar. In 1878, he was appointed Chief Rabbi of Hebron, died in 1901, and was succeeded in the rabbinate by the Sde Chemed.
23 cm. Good condition, small tear to margin.

A letter by Rabbi Raphael David Saban, to Rabbi Yitzchak Herzog Chief Rabbi of Israel. Istanbul, 1955.
The letter – A question on Torah thoughts explanation of words of Chazal.
Rabbi Raphael David Saban (1877-1961), a great scholar of Constantinople (Istanbul), exceptional genius of Halacha and aggada. Served in various rabbinic positions from the age of 20. In 1953, he was appointed as Chacham Bashi – head of the Rabbis of the Turkish Kingdom.
Official document paper, 29 cm. Very good condition, letter folding marks.