Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Letter Regarding the Immigration of the Steipler to Eretz Israel – From His Brother-in-Law Rabbi Shmuel Greineman – Shevat 1934
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Letter from R. Shmuel Greineman, addressed to R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Pinsk, 1934.
R. Shmuel, who was visiting his brother-in-law in Pinsk, reports to R. Chaim Ozer of his brother-in-law's difficult situation, "R. Y. Y. Kanievsky, who has already prepared his provisions for the journey… and he is only waiting to be given the means to set out on his trip". He relates that the passport and all necessary documents were ready, and only the funds to cover the travel expenses were lacking. R. Shmuel request that the Vaad HaYeshivot transfer the money owed to the Pinsk yeshiva, to enable them to pay the Steipler his wages. He relates that due to his dire financial straits, the Steipler was compelled to move to a small, narrow room in an attic, and this is detrimental to the health of the Rebbetzin, "to the extent that her life is in danger".
R. Shmuel Greineman (1889-1957), outstanding and highly accomplished Torah scholar. He was the son-in-law of R. Shemaryahu Yosef Karelitz, father of the Chazon Ish. R. Shmuel's aptitude for communal activism was detected by the Chazon Ish while R. Shmuel was still a youth studying in Vilna (before they became brothers-in-law), and he encouraged him to engage in communal work under the Vaad HaYeshivot and Agudath Israel. R. Shmuel thereby developed a personal and close connection with R. Chaim Ozer and the Chafetz Chaim, who held him in high esteem. During his stay in the United States, he served as director of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva of R. Moshe Feinstein. He was one of the founders of the Kollel in Bnei Brak initiated by the Chazon Ish (now named Kollel Chazon Ish). He published the book Chafetz Chaim on the Torah, and other works of the Chafetz Chaim's teachings.
The present letter is a hitherto unknown documentation of the Steipler's preparations for his immigration to Eretz Israel.
R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (1899-1985), a brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish. He served as dean of the Novardok yeshiva in Pinsk. The Chazon Ish immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, and his brother-in-law, R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky and family, followed him in 1934. They shared a house in Bnei Brak with the Chazon Ish for many years, while Rebbetzin Miriam Kanievsky managed her brother's household. Upon his arrival in Eretz Israel, the Steipler was appointed dean of the Beit Yosef – Novardok yeshiva in Bnei Brak.
[1] leaf (written on both sides, approx. 36 autograph lines). 20.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Filing holes, slightly affecting text.
R. Shmuel, who was visiting his brother-in-law in Pinsk, reports to R. Chaim Ozer of his brother-in-law's difficult situation, "R. Y. Y. Kanievsky, who has already prepared his provisions for the journey… and he is only waiting to be given the means to set out on his trip". He relates that the passport and all necessary documents were ready, and only the funds to cover the travel expenses were lacking. R. Shmuel request that the Vaad HaYeshivot transfer the money owed to the Pinsk yeshiva, to enable them to pay the Steipler his wages. He relates that due to his dire financial straits, the Steipler was compelled to move to a small, narrow room in an attic, and this is detrimental to the health of the Rebbetzin, "to the extent that her life is in danger".
R. Shmuel Greineman (1889-1957), outstanding and highly accomplished Torah scholar. He was the son-in-law of R. Shemaryahu Yosef Karelitz, father of the Chazon Ish. R. Shmuel's aptitude for communal activism was detected by the Chazon Ish while R. Shmuel was still a youth studying in Vilna (before they became brothers-in-law), and he encouraged him to engage in communal work under the Vaad HaYeshivot and Agudath Israel. R. Shmuel thereby developed a personal and close connection with R. Chaim Ozer and the Chafetz Chaim, who held him in high esteem. During his stay in the United States, he served as director of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva of R. Moshe Feinstein. He was one of the founders of the Kollel in Bnei Brak initiated by the Chazon Ish (now named Kollel Chazon Ish). He published the book Chafetz Chaim on the Torah, and other works of the Chafetz Chaim's teachings.
The present letter is a hitherto unknown documentation of the Steipler's preparations for his immigration to Eretz Israel.
R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (1899-1985), a brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish. He served as dean of the Novardok yeshiva in Pinsk. The Chazon Ish immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, and his brother-in-law, R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky and family, followed him in 1934. They shared a house in Bnei Brak with the Chazon Ish for many years, while Rebbetzin Miriam Kanievsky managed her brother's household. Upon his arrival in Eretz Israel, the Steipler was appointed dean of the Beit Yosef – Novardok yeshiva in Bnei Brak.
[1] leaf (written on both sides, approx. 36 autograph lines). 20.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Filing holes, slightly affecting text.
Rabbinical Letters
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