Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Letter from the First Rebbe of Deyzh, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Paneth, Disciple of the Chatam Sofer

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Letter (6 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Paneth. Deyzh (Dej), Wednesday Parashat Vayigash (year not indicated).
The letter is addressed to R. Yechezkel (presumably R. Yechezkel Weinberger Rabbi of Marosújvár, see below), and relates to the Torah thoughts the latter sent him.
R. Menachem Mendel Paneth Rabbi of Deyzh (1818-1885), son of the Mareh Yechezkel. Studied under the Chatam Sofer, who cherished him greatly. Served as rabbi of Urișor and Deyzh, and later as chief rabbi of Transylvania.
The recipient of the letter is presumably R. Yechezkel Weinberger Rabbi of Marosújvár (Ocna Mureș), disciple of R. Yehuda Aszód. Exchanged extensive halachic correspondence with the rebbe of Deyzh.
[1] leaf. 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and creases. Folding marks and tears.
Chassidut – Letters and Manuscript
Chassidut – Letters and Manuscript