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Manuscript of Rebbe Yoel Moskowitz of Shotz – Shotz, Ca. 1920s-1930s

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Double leaf, 3 pages handwritten by Rebbe Yoel Moskowitz of Shotz. Shotz (Suceava, Bukovina, Romania), [ca. 1920s-1930s].

Torah and Chassidic comments on the Torah portions Korach-Pinchas, written on the Rebbe's official stationery during his tenure in Shotz [between 1921 and his immigration to England in the mid-1930s]. Text deleted by crossing out (as an indication the text had already been copied), although we were unable to determine if or where it has been published.

Rebbe Yoel Moskowitz (1907-1980), son of Rebbe Meir Moskowitz of Shotz (1953-1921), married his niece, the daughter of his brother-in-law Rebbe Shalom Moskowitz of Shotz. Succeeded his father as Rebbe in Shotz (Suceava) and in Stamford Hill, London. He later immigrated to serve as rebbe in Montreal until 1968, when he immigrated to Jerusalem.

Double leaf. Official stationary. Contains 3 written pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folds and wear.