Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Two Letters from Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski
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Two letters signed by R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Vilna, Chanukah 1933 and Shevat 1936.
Sent to R. Koppel Kahana, Rabbi of Puszcza Białowieska. The first letter discusses R. Kahana's contest for the position of rabbi. The second letter describes R. Chaim Ozer's efforts in assisting R. Kahana receive entrance permits to Eretz Israel. R. Chaim Ozer mentions sending letters to Mr. Goldman in London and R. Yitzchak Meir Levin in Warsaw on behalf of R. Kahana.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), Torah leader of his generation, began his studies at the Volozhin Yeshiva at the age of 11, and was a disciple of R. Chaim of Brisk. At the age of 24, he was appointed rabbi and Moreh Tzedek in Vilna. From a young age, he was active in public affairs and his opinion was the deciding factor in all public issues which arose throughout the Jewish world for almost 50 years. After WWI he expended tremendous efforts towards improving the state of the yeshivot, most of which were forced into exile during WWI and were in danger of closing down. Towards this end, he founded the Vaad Hayeshivot together with the Chafetz Chaim. He also was very active in providing new positions to rabbis from Russia and Belarus who had lost their positions due to the new Communist regime.
The recipient of the letter, R. Koppel Kahana (1895-1978), was the rabbi of Białowieska (Poland) and of Rozanai (Ruzhany). He was the son of R. Shlomo David Kahana, rabbi in Warsaw. During the Holocaust, he reached England and became a prominent rabbi in London. He authored Birkat Cohen, Nachalat Cohen, The Case for Jewish Civil Law in The State Of Israel, and other books.
Two letters, one on official stationary, the second on a postcard. Written by a scribe and signed by R. Chaim Ozer. Size and condition vary. Postcard in good condition, the first letter is in fair condition, worn and torn in the middle (torn in two).
Sent to R. Koppel Kahana, Rabbi of Puszcza Białowieska. The first letter discusses R. Kahana's contest for the position of rabbi. The second letter describes R. Chaim Ozer's efforts in assisting R. Kahana receive entrance permits to Eretz Israel. R. Chaim Ozer mentions sending letters to Mr. Goldman in London and R. Yitzchak Meir Levin in Warsaw on behalf of R. Kahana.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), Torah leader of his generation, began his studies at the Volozhin Yeshiva at the age of 11, and was a disciple of R. Chaim of Brisk. At the age of 24, he was appointed rabbi and Moreh Tzedek in Vilna. From a young age, he was active in public affairs and his opinion was the deciding factor in all public issues which arose throughout the Jewish world for almost 50 years. After WWI he expended tremendous efforts towards improving the state of the yeshivot, most of which were forced into exile during WWI and were in danger of closing down. Towards this end, he founded the Vaad Hayeshivot together with the Chafetz Chaim. He also was very active in providing new positions to rabbis from Russia and Belarus who had lost their positions due to the new Communist regime.
The recipient of the letter, R. Koppel Kahana (1895-1978), was the rabbi of Białowieska (Poland) and of Rozanai (Ruzhany). He was the son of R. Shlomo David Kahana, rabbi in Warsaw. During the Holocaust, he reached England and became a prominent rabbi in London. He authored Birkat Cohen, Nachalat Cohen, The Case for Jewish Civil Law in The State Of Israel, and other books.
Two letters, one on official stationary, the second on a postcard. Written by a scribe and signed by R. Chaim Ozer. Size and condition vary. Postcard in good condition, the first letter is in fair condition, worn and torn in the middle (torn in two).
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