Lengthy letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Kamenetsky, to Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Levi. Monsey, [1972].
At the beginning of letter the Rabbi Ya’akov Kamenetsky encourages Rabbi Levi not to despair upon encountering difficulties in fulfilling his position and guarantees that “the success will eventually prove with whom justice resides”. He then relates at great length details concerning the condition of his health and family matters. He concludes with greetings and wishes for a good year.
Recipient of letter, Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Levi, physicist, educator and author. Studied by Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner and by Rabbi Ya’akov Kamenetsky. Served as vice-president of Agudat Yisrael and as president of Associaiton of Orthodox Jewish Scientists in the United States. Immigrated to Eretz Israel and served as administrator of Machon Lev in Jerusalem. One of his books, Sha’arei Talmud Torah, was banned by Rav Shach and the Steipler, however he gained encouragement and support by rabbis of America including Rabbi Ya’akov Kamenetsky.
Airmail letter, 29 cm. Very good condition. Folding marks.