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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Letter of rabbinical ordination by the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Shmuel author of “Amudei Eish”, to rabbi “Schneur Zalman son of Rabbi Avraham of Busk resident of Antkali”. Eišiškės, Nisan (1847).
In this interesting ordination letter the previous ordinators are mentioned who “already glorified him; great and famous rabbis, headed by the famous righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin”. In an interesting and humble manner, Rabbi Avraham Shmuel apologizes for joining the authorizers: “... therefore I have followed in the way of the authorizing rabbis, since the congregation of Eišiškės is known as a place of Torah...".
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Rabinowitz author of “Amudei Eish” (1809-1869), among Torah giants of Lithuania, disciple of the “Nachalat David” disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Served in the rabbinate of the town of Skidziel and in 1847 began serving in the rabbinate of Eišiškės which contained a group of “Prushim” who studied Torah day and night. He taught Torah to this group, where the greatest and most diligent Torah scholars of Lithuania studied, many of whom later on became famous rabbis, including: Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radun author of the “Chafetz Chaim”, Rabbi Meir Simcha HaKohen author of “Ohr Sameach”, Rabbi Chaim Leib of Stawiski author of “Pnei Ha’Ari HaChai”, and others.
Several wondrous stories related by his disciple, author of the “Chafetz Chaim”, are known regarding the revelation of the divine spirit in his Beit Midrash. See attached material.
Recipient of rabbinical ordination is apparently the Ga’on Rabbi Schneur Zalman Hirshowitz Av Beit Din of Goldingen (1818-1904), friend of the Netziv from period in which they studied together in the Volozhin Yeshiva, and prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Served in the rabbinate of Visk for a brief period and from 1851 served in the rabbinate of Goldingen for over fifty years. Authored the book “Even Yisrael” containing sayings of his mentor Rabbi Yisrael Salanter as well as the book “Even Bochan”. His glosses on the Alfas were printed in the 1880 edition of the Vilnius Shas.
36 cm. Fair condition, stains, tears and wear on margins and folds.
In this interesting ordination letter the previous ordinators are mentioned who “already glorified him; great and famous rabbis, headed by the famous righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin”. In an interesting and humble manner, Rabbi Avraham Shmuel apologizes for joining the authorizers: “... therefore I have followed in the way of the authorizing rabbis, since the congregation of Eišiškės is known as a place of Torah...".
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Rabinowitz author of “Amudei Eish” (1809-1869), among Torah giants of Lithuania, disciple of the “Nachalat David” disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Served in the rabbinate of the town of Skidziel and in 1847 began serving in the rabbinate of Eišiškės which contained a group of “Prushim” who studied Torah day and night. He taught Torah to this group, where the greatest and most diligent Torah scholars of Lithuania studied, many of whom later on became famous rabbis, including: Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radun author of the “Chafetz Chaim”, Rabbi Meir Simcha HaKohen author of “Ohr Sameach”, Rabbi Chaim Leib of Stawiski author of “Pnei Ha’Ari HaChai”, and others.
Several wondrous stories related by his disciple, author of the “Chafetz Chaim”, are known regarding the revelation of the divine spirit in his Beit Midrash. See attached material.
Recipient of rabbinical ordination is apparently the Ga’on Rabbi Schneur Zalman Hirshowitz Av Beit Din of Goldingen (1818-1904), friend of the Netziv from period in which they studied together in the Volozhin Yeshiva, and prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Served in the rabbinate of Visk for a brief period and from 1851 served in the rabbinate of Goldingen for over fifty years. Authored the book “Even Yisrael” containing sayings of his mentor Rabbi Yisrael Salanter as well as the book “Even Bochan”. His glosses on the Alfas were printed in the 1880 edition of the Vilnius Shas.
36 cm. Fair condition, stains, tears and wear on margins and folds.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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A letter of halachic responsum on the laws of Gittin, handwritten and signed by Rabbi “Shmuel Zvi son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh HaLevi of Ponevezh", to Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Rabbi of Kaunas. Ponevezh, Tevet 1868.
Rabbi Shmuel Zvi HaLevi [Wein] – the Rabbi of Vizhon (Otzar HaRabbanim 19623), son of the renowned Rabbi Moshe Aryeh HaLevi Av Beit Din of Eišiškės, Ponevezh and Yanov [a leading rabbi of his times who in 1872 wrote an approbation on the first edition of the book “Chafetz Chaim”, died 1892]. Rabbi Shmuel Zvi served in the rabbinate of Ponevezh and Yanov and in the rabbinate of Wiżajny(near Kalvarija), and was renowned as a sharp, clever Torah genius. Afterwards, he traveled to the USA [before 1888] and was one of the greatest New York rabbis where he served as Head of the “Beit Din HaGadol” which was established in opposition to “Agudat HaKehillot”. He died in the 1920s.
Two leaves, approx. 21 cm closely written. Dry paper, fair condition, damage to leaf margins with text damage.
Rabbi Shmuel Zvi HaLevi [Wein] – the Rabbi of Vizhon (Otzar HaRabbanim 19623), son of the renowned Rabbi Moshe Aryeh HaLevi Av Beit Din of Eišiškės, Ponevezh and Yanov [a leading rabbi of his times who in 1872 wrote an approbation on the first edition of the book “Chafetz Chaim”, died 1892]. Rabbi Shmuel Zvi served in the rabbinate of Ponevezh and Yanov and in the rabbinate of Wiżajny(near Kalvarija), and was renowned as a sharp, clever Torah genius. Afterwards, he traveled to the USA [before 1888] and was one of the greatest New York rabbis where he served as Head of the “Beit Din HaGadol” which was established in opposition to “Agudat HaKehillot”. He died in the 1920s.
Two leaves, approx. 21 cm closely written. Dry paper, fair condition, damage to leaf margins with text damage.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,375
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Letter signed by Rabbi Refael Shapira Head of the Volozhin Yeshiva. To Rabbi Asher Lipman Zarchi, Rabbi of Louisville community in the US. A thank you letter for his assistance in fundraising for the yeshiva by the emissary Rabbi Elchanan Ben Zion Kara. Volozhin, 1908.
Rabbi Rafael Shapira, Head of the Volozhin Yeshiva (1837-1921), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib, Av Beit Din of Kaunas and son-in-law of the Netziv of Volozhin (Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin). Was renowned for his genius and diligence. From 1865-1881, he served as Head of the Volozhin Yeshiva together with his father-in-law, the Netziv. He served as Rabbi of Babruysk and other cities. In 1899, after the yeshiva was re-established, he returned to Volozhin where he was appointed Av Beit Din and Head of the Yeshiva. During World War I, he exiled to Minsk where he taught Torah for five years until his death. His son-in-law was Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi of Brisk, author of “Chiddushei Rabbeinu Chaim HaLevi”.
Official stationary, 27.5 cm. Scribal handwriting and signed in his handwriting. Good-fair condition, tears and stains.
Rabbi Rafael Shapira, Head of the Volozhin Yeshiva (1837-1921), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib, Av Beit Din of Kaunas and son-in-law of the Netziv of Volozhin (Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin). Was renowned for his genius and diligence. From 1865-1881, he served as Head of the Volozhin Yeshiva together with his father-in-law, the Netziv. He served as Rabbi of Babruysk and other cities. In 1899, after the yeshiva was re-established, he returned to Volozhin where he was appointed Av Beit Din and Head of the Yeshiva. During World War I, he exiled to Minsk where he taught Torah for five years until his death. His son-in-law was Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi of Brisk, author of “Chiddushei Rabbeinu Chaim HaLevi”.
Official stationary, 27.5 cm. Scribal handwriting and signed in his handwriting. Good-fair condition, tears and stains.
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![Interesting letter by the Ga’on Rabbi Boruch Dov (Ber) Leibowitz Rosh Yeshiva of “Beit Yitzchak”. Kamenitz, [c. 1935].
Lengt](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/448.jpg "Interesting Letter by Rabbi Boruch Ber Leibowitz")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $1,400
Sold for: $4,000
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Interesting letter by the Ga’on Rabbi Boruch Dov (Ber) Leibowitz Rosh Yeshiva of “Beit Yitzchak”. Kamenitz, [c. 1935].
Lengthy two-leaf letter in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Boruch Ber, which was sent to Rabbi Ya’akov Feuchtwanger of Hamburg, father of Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger who studied during that same period in the Yeshiva of Rabbi Boruch Ber. Rabbi Ya’akov urged his son to focus on the study of Poskim (Halachic rulings) in order that he receive rabbinical ordination, and Rabbi Boruch Ber writes in great length convincing him that “it is not right to disrupt his profound and exhaustive study in the depths of the Torah; rather he should study that which his heart desires in accordance with his great perception and understanding”, since his son is intended for greatness and “in accordance with his great level it is not proper to hurry him to the rabbinate, since this is suitable for somebody who is not necessarily intended for genius…”. He proposes that “he should certainly begin preparing for rabbinical ordination, however, he should not rush…”. At the end of the letter Rabbi Boruch Ber attests to the fact that he heard this instruction from his rabbi the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim of Brisk: “As my mentor and rabbi told me in my youth…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger (1911-1978), rabbi in Letchworth, England, and afterwards in Eretz Yisrael. Born in Frankfurt to a family of distinguished lineage, was educated in Yeshivot of Lithuania: Telz and Mir and in the Kamenitz Yeshiva – where he studied for approximately three years by the Ga’on Rabbi Boruch Ber Leibowitz. From Kamenitz he traveled to London, where he became prominent disciple of Rabbi Dessler. From 1945 he served as rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva in Letchworth, and was among leaders of Jewry of England. Authored Sefer “Asher LaMelech” on the Rambam (4 sections).
[2] pages, written upon 2 leaves (official stationery). 30 cm. Good condition, folds and several tears.
Lengthy two-leaf letter in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Boruch Ber, which was sent to Rabbi Ya’akov Feuchtwanger of Hamburg, father of Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger who studied during that same period in the Yeshiva of Rabbi Boruch Ber. Rabbi Ya’akov urged his son to focus on the study of Poskim (Halachic rulings) in order that he receive rabbinical ordination, and Rabbi Boruch Ber writes in great length convincing him that “it is not right to disrupt his profound and exhaustive study in the depths of the Torah; rather he should study that which his heart desires in accordance with his great perception and understanding”, since his son is intended for greatness and “in accordance with his great level it is not proper to hurry him to the rabbinate, since this is suitable for somebody who is not necessarily intended for genius…”. He proposes that “he should certainly begin preparing for rabbinical ordination, however, he should not rush…”. At the end of the letter Rabbi Boruch Ber attests to the fact that he heard this instruction from his rabbi the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim of Brisk: “As my mentor and rabbi told me in my youth…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger (1911-1978), rabbi in Letchworth, England, and afterwards in Eretz Yisrael. Born in Frankfurt to a family of distinguished lineage, was educated in Yeshivot of Lithuania: Telz and Mir and in the Kamenitz Yeshiva – where he studied for approximately three years by the Ga’on Rabbi Boruch Ber Leibowitz. From Kamenitz he traveled to London, where he became prominent disciple of Rabbi Dessler. From 1945 he served as rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva in Letchworth, and was among leaders of Jewry of England. Authored Sefer “Asher LaMelech” on the Rambam (4 sections).
[2] pages, written upon 2 leaves (official stationery). 30 cm. Good condition, folds and several tears.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,875
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Letter of rabbinical ordination in handwriting, signature and stamp of the Ga’on Rabbi Boruch Dov (Ber) Leibowitz Rosh Yeshiva of “Beit Yitzchak”. Kamenitz, [1937].
Rabbinical ordination “Yoreh Yoreh Yadin Yadin” to the “sharp and profound erudite Torah giant” Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger, “studied in our state for seven years of which he studied in our Yeshiva for two and a half years…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger (1911-1978) authored Sefer “Asher LaMelech”. For additional information about him see previous item.
Official stationery. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears on folding marks and scotch tape on reverse side for reinforcement.
Rabbinical ordination “Yoreh Yoreh Yadin Yadin” to the “sharp and profound erudite Torah giant” Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger, “studied in our state for seven years of which he studied in our Yeshiva for two and a half years…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger (1911-1978) authored Sefer “Asher LaMelech”. For additional information about him see previous item.
Official stationery. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears on folding marks and scotch tape on reverse side for reinforcement.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,063
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Collection of letters of rabbinical ordination by rabbis of Lithuania, issued to Rabbi Asher Feuchtwanger [for additional information about him see item 448].
* Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel [Rosh Yeshiva of Mir]. Mir, [1937]. Includes additional letter, typewritten, with his handwritten signature and stamp, Jerusalem, [1959].
* Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Kamai [Av Beit Din of Mir and Yosh Yeshiva]. Mir, [1937].
* Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Reuven David HaKohen Burstein [Av Beit Din of Kamenitz, author of Divrei Radach]. Kamenitz, [1937].
* Printed letter of rabbinical ordination signed by chief rabbis of Israel, Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman and Rabbi Yitzchak Nissim. [Jerusalem], 1965.
Five letters, various sizes and conditions.
* Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel [Rosh Yeshiva of Mir]. Mir, [1937]. Includes additional letter, typewritten, with his handwritten signature and stamp, Jerusalem, [1959].
* Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Kamai [Av Beit Din of Mir and Yosh Yeshiva]. Mir, [1937].
* Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Reuven David HaKohen Burstein [Av Beit Din of Kamenitz, author of Divrei Radach]. Kamenitz, [1937].
* Printed letter of rabbinical ordination signed by chief rabbis of Israel, Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman and Rabbi Yitzchak Nissim. [Jerusalem], 1965.
Five letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $2,000
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Two letters in handwriting and signature of the righteous Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian; in first letter he signs “Elya son of Rabbi Ya’akov Lopian” and in second he signs “Elya Lopian former Rosh Yeshiva of Etz Chaim in London”. Jerusalem, (1960).
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian (1876-1970, Otzar HaRabbanim 2136). Among prominent rabbis and luminaries of the Mussar movement. Holy and pure genius [it is known that the Rebbe of Gur author of the “Sefat Emet” attested that he merited the “revelation of Eliyahu”]. Torah giant and educator. Rosh Yeshiva of Kelm and later on Rosh Yeshiva of “Etz Chaim” in London. Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael and served as spiritual director of Yeshivat Kfar Chassidim. Some of his discourses were printed in the series of books of “Lev Eliyahu”.
Two airmail letters, good condition, slight tear on margin of one letter.
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Lopian (1876-1970, Otzar HaRabbanim 2136). Among prominent rabbis and luminaries of the Mussar movement. Holy and pure genius [it is known that the Rebbe of Gur author of the “Sefat Emet” attested that he merited the “revelation of Eliyahu”]. Torah giant and educator. Rosh Yeshiva of Kelm and later on Rosh Yeshiva of “Etz Chaim” in London. Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael and served as spiritual director of Yeshivat Kfar Chassidim. Some of his discourses were printed in the series of books of “Lev Eliyahu”.
Two airmail letters, good condition, slight tear on margin of one letter.
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![Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Elazar Menachem Mann Shach. [Bnei Brak], 1981.
The letter is addressed "to the or](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/452.jpg "Letter by HaRav Shach")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Elazar Menachem Mann Shach. [Bnei Brak], 1981.
The letter is addressed "to the organizers of the assembly of Bnei Torah by Agudat Yisrael" in which Rav Shach clarifies the intent of his speech at that assembly: "The assembly organized by Agudat Yisrael with my endorsement to strengthen and vote for Agudat Yisrael… For that purpose, I spoke at this assembly and it was obvious that the intent was that they should vote only and solely for Agudat Yisrael and it was not necessary to specify more… I have come… to clarify to those people to whom the matter is not clear…". At the end of the letter, he blesses those who are active on behalf of Agudat Yisrael "And I bless all those who are active on behalf of the success of the 'Letter Gimmel' with all the best".
Official stationery, 24 cm. Good condition, folding marks and file holes.
The letter is addressed "to the organizers of the assembly of Bnei Torah by Agudat Yisrael" in which Rav Shach clarifies the intent of his speech at that assembly: "The assembly organized by Agudat Yisrael with my endorsement to strengthen and vote for Agudat Yisrael… For that purpose, I spoke at this assembly and it was obvious that the intent was that they should vote only and solely for Agudat Yisrael and it was not necessary to specify more… I have come… to clarify to those people to whom the matter is not clear…". At the end of the letter, he blesses those who are active on behalf of Agudat Yisrael "And I bless all those who are active on behalf of the success of the 'Letter Gimmel' with all the best".
Official stationery, 24 cm. Good condition, folding marks and file holes.
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![A letter of recommendation for an outstanding student of the Torah V'Da'at Yeshiva [student of Rabbi Eliyahu Chazan], who is](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/453.jpg "Letter of Recommendation by Rabbi Ya'akov Kamenetsky")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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A letter of recommendation for an outstanding student of the Torah V'Da'at Yeshiva [student of Rabbi Eliyahu Chazan], who is immigrating to Eretz Yisrael to study Torah. Handwritten and signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Kamenetsky a Head of the “Torah V'Da'at” Yeshiva, Brooklyn N. Y.
Rabbi Ya'akov Kamenetsky (1891-1986), an outstanding disciple of the “Saba of Slobodka”, served in the rabbinate in Lithuania and in the USA, where he served most of his life as head of a yeshiva. One of the heads of “Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah” in the USA, a leader of Charedi Jews and one of the key builders of the Torah world in his times.
Official stationary, 17.5 cm. Good condition.
Rabbi Ya'akov Kamenetsky (1891-1986), an outstanding disciple of the “Saba of Slobodka”, served in the rabbinate in Lithuania and in the USA, where he served most of his life as head of a yeshiva. One of the heads of “Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah” in the USA, a leader of Charedi Jews and one of the key builders of the Torah world in his times.
Official stationary, 17.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Three letters of Divrei Torah, in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi “Chaim Shaul” Greineman. (1975-1979).
Three letters, various sizes and conditions.
Three letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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A bundle of letters sent from Brisk to Switzerland, including letters from Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman's parents and sister. Letters from Rabbi Yisrael Gershon Soleveitchik and his family. Letters from Rabbi Aharon Leib etc. 1938-1947.
In the summer of 1938, the young men Moshe Soleveitchik and Aharon Leib traveled from Brisk to Switzerland, to study in the Montreux Yeshiva and to escape conscription into the Polish army. This journey which took place right before the Holocaust, proved to be the miracle of survival for these two Torah giants, who impacted the entire generation that established the Torah world in our times: Rabbi Moshe Soleveitchik in Zurich, who led the Torah world in Europe and Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, Torah leader in Eretz Yisrael. Their families who remained in Brisk all perished in the Holocaust by the murderous Nazis.
In this collection each leaf has several letters from the families left behind in Brisk: * Letter signed by Rabbi Aharon Leib's father, Rabbi Noach Zvi Shteinman, by his mother Gittel Faiga Shteinman and his sister Golda. * Letters to Rabbi Moshe, from his father Rabbi Gershon Yisrael HaLevi Soleveitchik, his mother and his brother Rabbi Ze'ev HaLevi. On the leaf margins, are notations by friends from their hometown. * Letters from Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman to his family and friends. A Shtar Pruzbul signed by Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, etc.
Important family documents, entirely unknown.
The letters from Rabbi Aharon Leib often deal with strengthening of faith and a complete devotion to Torah study and matters of faith and morality.
9 leaves, varied size and condition.
In the summer of 1938, the young men Moshe Soleveitchik and Aharon Leib traveled from Brisk to Switzerland, to study in the Montreux Yeshiva and to escape conscription into the Polish army. This journey which took place right before the Holocaust, proved to be the miracle of survival for these two Torah giants, who impacted the entire generation that established the Torah world in our times: Rabbi Moshe Soleveitchik in Zurich, who led the Torah world in Europe and Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, Torah leader in Eretz Yisrael. Their families who remained in Brisk all perished in the Holocaust by the murderous Nazis.
In this collection each leaf has several letters from the families left behind in Brisk: * Letter signed by Rabbi Aharon Leib's father, Rabbi Noach Zvi Shteinman, by his mother Gittel Faiga Shteinman and his sister Golda. * Letters to Rabbi Moshe, from his father Rabbi Gershon Yisrael HaLevi Soleveitchik, his mother and his brother Rabbi Ze'ev HaLevi. On the leaf margins, are notations by friends from their hometown. * Letters from Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman to his family and friends. A Shtar Pruzbul signed by Rabbi Aharon Leib Shteinman, etc.
Important family documents, entirely unknown.
The letters from Rabbi Aharon Leib often deal with strengthening of faith and a complete devotion to Torah study and matters of faith and morality.
9 leaves, varied size and condition.
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![Collection of letters and certificates by Rabbis of England, Europe and United Sates of America. [C. 1950-1980].
For complet](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/456.jpg "Collection of Letters by Rabbis and Roshei Yeshivot – Europe and USA")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
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Collection of letters and certificates by Rabbis of England, Europe and United Sates of America. [C. 1950-1980].
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Approx. 40 letters. Various sizes and conditions.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Approx. 40 letters. Various sizes and conditions.
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