Letter handwritten by Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman, sent to Rabbi David Potash in Tel Aviv, to deliver to the Chazon Ish. [Baranovich, after 1933].
Written in pencil at the top of the letter: "Delivered by Rabbi David to the Chazon Ish". The (unsigned) letter relates to the criticism on the zealots in Eretz Israel, about whom Rabbi Elchanan writes in this letter: "They should not be denigrated, and even if they sometimes overdo, they need by shown the correct way. They should not be disparaged since their hearts are truly sincere for the sake of Heaven and they are not to be suspected of ulterior motives such as monetary profit or honor – they attain just the opposite".
This letter was written in the time of the Mandate government Communities Constitution. Extensive correspondence between Rabbi Elchanan and the Chazon Ish existed regarding this subject of separation from the Israel Knesset ruled by the Zionist leaders and their attitude toward the activities of the Jerusalem zealous circles. Some of the correspondence was anonymous through various messengers. (See attached (material.
Official stationary, 22X14.5 cm. 4 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, stains and creases.