Manuscript, holy writings, compilation of Chassidic sayings [primarily by Rebbes of the houses of Ruzhin and Sadigura] and copies of letters written by Chassidic leaders from Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, [c. 1868].
"These holy writings were compiled from many supreme holy men" – compilation of sayings and copy of articles by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, his sons and grandsons. Copies of Chabad Chassidic compositions and compilation of thoughts heard from many rebbes: the Chozeh of Lublin, Rabbi Hirsh of Rimnov, Rabbi Zusha of Hanipol, the Rebbe of Skolye, Rebbe of Vitebsk, Rebbe of Savran, Rebbe of Skvira, etc. Copy of letters by great Chassidic leaders from Eretz Israel during the settling of Tiberias in the 18th century, etc.
Amongst the many inscriptions on the binding leaves, are the signatures of Rabbi Elimelech Perlman – Rabbi Elimelech Perlman son of Rabbi Yisrael Isser Perlman Rabbi of Rozwadow (Galicia), [disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and mechutan with the Rebbes of the house of Dzikov (Tarnobrzeg). After the death of his father in 1950, he ascended to Jerusalem together with his mother Rebbetzin Esther Faiga [her first marriage was to Rebbe Shlomo Leib of Łęczna], to live near her father, Rabbi Asher Cahane-Shapira Rabbi of Żołynia, who ascended to Jerusalem in 1740. In Jerusalem, he married the daughter of Rabbi Baruch Binyamin Ze’ev “Rabbi Wolf Weinstock”, [disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and the “Good Jew” of Neustadt, who ascended to Jerusalem in 1851 and was appointed dayan. Very close friend of Rebbe Elazar Menachem of Lelov, died in 1872]. Rabbi Elimelech was one of the most important community activists and leaders of the Chassidic community in Jerusalem and its institutes. He was also involved in building many neighborhoods in Jerusalem, the most famous among them is Batei Perlman adjacent to Me’ah She’arim.
At the end of the volume are various handwritten inscriptions of plans for arrangements for travel abroad and for establishing a printing press in Jerusalem. Possibly, the plans relate to Rabbi Elimelech’s renowned journey to Galicia in 1877 to reorganize the collection of funds for Estreich-Galicia Kollel, about which the leaflets, Igeret Petucha (Lemberg, 1876) and Igeret Bikoret (Lemberg, 1877) were printed.
Approximately 140 written pages, with more than 130 pages on Torah topics. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Wear, damage to binding.

Huge archive of letters and documents, from the archive of Rabbi Shmaya Luria, an accomplished and influential individual, among senior activists of Agudat Yisrael, Beit Ya’akov and Slonim Chassidism in Eretz Israel.
• Letters pertaining to immigration certificates from approx. 1935. Including many letters from members of Slonim Chassidism in Poland and Eretz Israel. Letters and correspondences with institutions and many individuals from Eretz Israel and the Diaspora. Letters from the period of the Holocaust and the period of illegal immigration to Israel toward the end of British Mandate.
• Letters, printed items and documents from the period the of division of congregation into Knesset Yisrael and Ashkenazi Committee; many letters from Rabbi Moshe Bloy, leader of Agudat Yisrael in Jerusalem and from his sons; letters and printed items from the “Knesia Gedola” in Vienna [to where Rabbi Shmaya was sent as a representative on behalf of ‘Tze’irei Agudat Yisrael’ in Jerusalem]; polemic of Rabbi Kook and slaughter polemic; many letters regarding the visit of the Rebbe of Gur to Jerusalem, and polemic in opposition of ‘Kol Israel’ in light of the Gerrer Rebbe visiting Rabbi Kook; letters pertaining to Beit Ya’akov; letters and rabbinical rulings regarding the Diskin Orphanage; printed polemic proclamations and various publications; letters by Rabbi Pinchas Epstein and by lawyers regarding lands of ‘Machane Yisrael’; and more.
• Various letters regarding ‘Kol Israel’ newspaper and articles by Rabbi Shmaya and others; letters and documents concerning the establishment of daily newspaper ‘Israel’ under initiation of Rabbi Shmaya Luria and Dr. Mordechai Buxbaum; correspondences with general newspaper editorial staffs; many letters regarding educational institutions; many other letters and documents.
Rabbi Shmuel Luria (1905-1989), was born in Tiberias to his father Rabbi Tzvi Luria. Raised under the inspiration of leading Slonim Chassidim in Tiberias under guidance of his older brothers, Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria (author of Avodat Pnim) and Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria (author of Sha’arei Limud, Avkot Rochlim and Nachalei Amuna). After his marriage he was among the most prominent activists of Agudat Yisrael and Merkaz Beit Ya’akov. Served in various positions in the Eda HaCharedit and in Diskin Orphanage. Was among first editors of the Agudat Yisrael newspaper ‘Kol Israel’ [during the period of the Rabbi Kook polemic]. Traveled abroad to participate in the Knesia Gedola in Vienna [as representative on behalf of ‘Tze’irei Agudat Yisrael’ in Jerusalem. Also traveled to Poland to spend time and absorb the greatness of his rabbis - rebbes of Slonim, in Baranovichi and Slonim. Was involved in arrangement of certificates for immigration to Eretz Israel during the 1930s. Was among the leaders of Beit Ya’akov movement in Eretz Israel, and after the establishment of the State of Israel was appointed as supervisor of Orthodox education [‘Zerem HaRevi’i which was eventually called ‘Mercaz HaChinuch HaAtzmai’]. Later on he also worked in the Ministry of Education as supervisor of post-primary education. Was also among the leaders of the management of Slonim Yeshiva in Jerusalem and leaders of the congregation.
Hundreds of letters and documents, various sizes and conditions.