Handwritten invitation for a Siyum of Shas (completing the study of the whole Talmud) from Rabbi Ben-Zion Wiesel, Rabbi of Turda. Long notice beginning with “Achad Assar, Mi Yode’a” [celebrating the 11th year of the Turda Chevrat Shas]. Signed by “Ben-Zion Wiesel, Head of Chevrat Lomdei Shas”.
Rabbi Ben Zion Weisel (1864-1938, Otzar HaRabbanim 3913), Rabbi of Brasov. In 1898, succeeded his father as Av Beit Din of Turda. A prominent rabbi in his generation and head of The Orthodox Office of Transylvanian Rabbis, he utilized his wisdom and personality to protect the needs of the orthodox community. (His son in law who succeeded him is Rabbi Yoseph Adler “The Turda Gaon").
Leaf 22 cm. closely written. Good condition, damage to bottom margins.