Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yisrael Ya'akov Lubchansky, mashgiach of Baranovich Yeshiva – to Rabbi Aharon Kotler, Head of the Kletsk Yeshiva. Baranovich, Iyar 1939. Subject of the letter: Application to the Va'ad HaYeshivot for saving the Navahrudak Yeshiva in the city of Raseiniai, headed by Rabbi Leib Hertz. Rabbi Yisrael Ya'akov Lubchansky was a leading mussar figure in his times. Born in Baranovich, his father served in the city's rabbinate; Rabbi Yisrael Ya'akov was one of the first disciples of Rabbi Yuzel Horwitz the "Saba of Navahrudak" and later became his son-in-law. After his father's death, he served as Rabbi of Baranovich but eventually transferred the position to his brother-in-law, Rabbi David Weitzel. He headed the chain of Navahrudak Yeshivot in Tsaritsyn and in Kharkiv. After crossing the border to Poland, Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman appointed him mashgiach in his Ohel Torah Yeshiva in Baranovich. In addition, he was one of the mainstays of the chain of Beit Yosef- Navahrudak Yeshivot, established by his father-in-law the "Saba of Navahrudak". At the conventions of Navahrudak students, he would deliver his profound discourses and inspirational words which were received with much love and awe. His would speak about working to reach perfection and complete devotion to the life of Torah and pure character. One of the most illustrious Torah figures of his times, outstanding scholar with exceptional attributes, he united Chassidism and actions. He was full of enthusiasm for G-d's service, a famous tsaddik yet humble and unassuming; he hid his ways in every way possible, but was known for his piety and modesty. During the time he was Rabbi of Baranovich he would awaken early to help the shamash. He was loved and esteemed by the whole city of Baranovich. When he would walk through the streets on Erev Shabbat to urge closing the shops, all would hasten closing shop so as not to cause Rabbi Lubchansky even a moment of sorrow. With the outburst of World War II, he escaped to Vilna with part of the Baranovich Yeshiva. Was murdered by the Nazis in the Kaunas Fortress in Tamuz 1941. 23 cm. leaf. 15 handwritten lines. Good condition, folding creases and file holes.

Two letters, by father and son - Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Partzovitz and his son, Rabbi Nachum Partzovitz: · Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Partzovitz to the "Central Office for Election Matters of the Community Governments of the East Districts of Vilna". Trakai, 1928. · Letter with New Year wishes and marriage blessings, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Nachum Partzovitz. Jerusalem, Elul 1976. Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Partzovitz, son-in-law of Rabbi Nachum Greenhaus, Av Beit Din of Trakai near Vilna, succeeded his father-in-law in the rabbinate in 1923. He was murdered in the Holocaust together with his family and members of his community, on Erev Yom Kippur 1941. His son, Rabbi Nachum Partzovitz (1923-1986), disciple of the Birkat Shmuel Yeshiva and of the Mir Yeshiva in Mir and in Shanghai, son-in-law of Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz. A leading teacher of Torah of the previous generation, he was especially renowned for his brilliant in-depth discourses. His study method still influences the entire Torah world. 2 letters, varied size, good condition.

Large collection of letters, by British rabbis and the United Kingdom, sent to Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman, Av Beit Din of Liverpool (1886-1976), who later served as Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv and as Chief Rabbi of the State of Israel. [Most of the letters are from the 1930s]. The letters are written by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Farber, London; Rabbi David Feldman, Manchester (2 letters); Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Horwitz, Leeds (2 letters); Rabbi Moshe Eliezer HaLevi Rabinowitz, Sunderland; Rabbi Shemarya Menashe HaCohen Adler, London; Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi Herzog, Dublin, Ireland (2 letters – one a long letter of Torah thoughts); Rabbi Moshe Eliyahu Rogoznitzky, Cardiff; etc. Two handwritten and signed letters from Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman. 18 letters, size and condition vary. Overall good condition.