Printed invitation, with a letter handwritten, stamped and signed by Rebbe Yechezkel HaLevi Halstock of Ostrovtza (Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski). [Warsaw, Sivan] 1933.

Double leaf, with a printed invitation to the wedding of his son with the daughter of Rebbe Yitzchak Meir Danziger of Alexander.
On the second leaf, lengthy letter (approx. 20 lines), handwritten and signed by the rebbe, appealing for help with the wedding expenses.

R. Yechezkel HaLevi Halstock, second rebbe of Ostrovtza (1887-1942, perished in the Holocaust), was the son of Rebbe Meir Yechiel HaLevi Rabbi of Ostrovtza ("the tzaddik who fasted for 40 years"). An outstanding Torah scholar and holy man. He founded the Beit Meir network of yeshivot, where many students studied following the special study method of the Ostrovtza rebbes – sharpness and erudition in all areas of Torah study. He and all his descendants (seven sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren) were murdered in the Holocaust.

Double leaf, including a handwritten page and a printed page. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and folding marks. Handwritten inscriptions.