Manuscript, copies of over 40 letters written by Rabbi Chaim Shaul Greineman, c. 1954-1980.
The letters are about strengthening Torah study, contain Torah thoughts and study methods, public issues and religious reinforcement, personal counsel, etc.
Rabbi Chaim Greineman's letters are known for their rich style, full content and significance and they are very similar to the renowned letters of his uncle and close teacher, the author of the Chazon Ish. According to the inscriptions on the margins, the copier proofread some of the letters in comparison to the originals by the recipients.
Approximately 35 leaves, varied size and condition.

• Letter (on a postcard) handwritten and signed by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, to Rabbi Katriel Fishel Tchoresh. Petach Tikva, Nissan 1957. Interesting letter from the time Rabbi Ovadia Yosef served as dayan in Petach Tikva in which he wanted to write a letter in the Tzofeh newspaper acclaiming his books Yabia Omer to enable him to finance the printing of Part 3 of his Yabia Omer series.
• Letter of recommendation to assist a groom, student of the Lev Yerushalayim Yeshiva, signed by the head of the yeshiva, Rabbi Amram Yosef Deutsch. Several marginalia handwritten and signed by Rabbi Reuven Elbaz and another few lines handwritten and signed by the elder of the Kabbalists, Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri. Jerusalem, 1999.
2 letters, varied size, good condition.

Letter with the signature of Rebbe "Baruch Asher ben Rebbe Aharon". In a letter written as a receipt for a gift of two rubles received by one of his admirers, Rabbi Baruch Asher writes: "…and I have said that the G-d… shall assist me to send him salvation as he wishes and at all times He is impressed upon my mind and my heart…". Further on in the letter, he blesses him: "…I bless him that he shall have peace and should be blessed with plenty of success in his dealings…".
Rabbi Baruch Asher Twersky (died 1905), the youngest son of Rebbe Aharon HaMagid of Chernobyl, maternal grandson of Rabbi Aharon of Tetiyev, grandson of the Ba'al Shem Tov was the son-in-law of his uncle, his father's brother Rebbe Moshe of Korostyshiv. From 1872, he succeeded his father as rebbe together with his brother Rebbe Yeshaya Meshulam Zisha (died 1981). He had thousands of Chassidim. Was known as a holy man who prayed fervently for the Jewish people. He had much faith in G-d and was able to perform wonders. Was a great Torah scholar and negotiated on halachic topics with his cousin Rebbe Mordechai Dov of Hornistopol.
16 cm. Good condition. Professional restoration to edges.

Letter on a postcard, in the handwriting of the gabai, signed by the Rebbe "Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Sanz". Bardejovské Kúpele, summer 1938.
Letter sent in response to the question of R' Yisrael Fried of Kisvárda as to whether the second half of Elul is a suitable time to hold a wedding celebration. He writes: "I have received your letter, and there is no problem holding a wedding celebration in the second half of the month of Elul – therefore, make the wedding with Mazal tov and all good blessings…". On the verso in the gabai's handwriting is a letter to the recipient: "Also the gabai send regards and is waiting for payment for his troubles".
Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam (1862-1944), one of the younger sons of the Rebbe, author of Divrei Chaim of Sanz. At the time of his father's death, he was only 14 years old and was educated by his elder brother, the Rebbe of Shinova. He married the daughter of his sister and brother-in-law Rebbe Mordechai Dov Twersky Rabbi of Gornostaypol. In 1899, he reached the city of Ujfeherto and established his court. Renowned as a wonder-worker, many Jews from all over Hungary thronged to his home in Ujfeherto and were delivered by means of his blessings. During the Holocaust, he did not leave his community and perished with them in Auschwitz in Sivan 1944.
Postcard, approximately 14.5 cm. With postage stamps and stamps from August 23, 1938. Good condition, minor creases.

Handwritten letter with the signature and stamp of Rebbe David Halberstam of Frysztak. 1928.
Letter of blessing for the daughter's engagement, "that you shall enjoy serenity from them and from all their children, honest descendants with wealth and all good blessing and that we should always hear good news".
Rebbe David Halberstam (1892-1942), descendant of the Shinova-Sanz dynasty, son of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Halberstam of Frysztak and brother of Rebbe Chane Halberstam of Kolaczyce married the daughter of his great-uncle, Rebbe Elazar Rosenfeld Av Bet Din of Oshpitsin, son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim. He served as Rebbe in Tshebin and as Av Bet Din of Yoshlisk. He, his wife and ten children were murdered during the Holocaust.
Leaf 22 cm. Approximately 8 handwritten lines. Good condition.