Leaf of Chidushei Torah in the handwriting of Maharam Schick, 1831.
Well-known Ga’on Rabbi Moshe Schick – Maharam Schick (1807-1879, Otzar HaRabbanim 15194), exalted genius, great giant of his generation and among leaders of Hungarian Jewry. At age 14 arrived in the Yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer and soon after became one of his most prominent disciples. Served in rabbinate of Yargen adjacent to Pressburg, and afterwards, until his death, served as rabbi of Khust, where he founded a Yeshiva from which famous great rabbis stemmed. Left an immensely rich Torah legacy, which includes responsa, sermons, Chidushim on the Shas, on 613 Mitzvot and more. Was among the great opponents of the reform movement.
Approx. 17 cm. leaf. Poor condition; severe damage with missing text, missing bottom of leaf.