Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Handwritten Rabbinical Ordination and Signature of Rabbi Refael Shapiro of Volozhin

Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,875
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Letter of ordination for the rabbinate, in handwriting, signed by Rabbi Refael Shapiro, Rosh Yeshiva of Volozhin. (1902).
The Ga’on Rabbi Refael Shapiro, Rosh Yeshiva of Volozhin (1837-1921), for additional information related to him see item 477.
Receiver of ordination: Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1965), disciple of Volozhin and Telz Yeshivot. For additional information related to him see previous item.
26 cm. 14 handwritten lines, including official stamp. Fair condition, tears on folds and margins.
Letters
Letters