Collection of over 30 letters sent to R. Chaim Berlin, Rabbi of Moscow, Kobryn, Yelisavetgrad and Jerusalem, from rabbis, Torah scholars, tzedakah collectors and donors throughout the world. Russia, England, United States and other countries, [1880s-1890s to 1900s-1910s].

The collection includes several letters on Torah matters, and responsa on halachic and public issues. Most of the letters are from his tenure as president of the Vaad HaKlali in Jerusalem [ca. 1900s-1910s] and relate to public affairs and fundraising for Eretz Israel.
See Hebrew description for a partial list of authors of the letters.

R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation and an illustrious figure in Lithuania and Jerusalem. Eldest son of the Netziv of Volozhin, he served as Chief Rabbi of Moscow, yeshiva dean and Rabbi of Volozhin, Kobryn and Yelisavetgrad. When he immigrated to Jerusalem in 1906, he was swiftly recognized as one of the leading rabbis of the city.

Approx. 70 paper items, most documents signed. Size and condition vary.

PLEASE NOTE: Some lot descriptions were shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to the Hebrew text.