Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Three Books with Dedications in Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Handwriting

Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
* Yechava Da'at responsa, Vol 1. * Taharat Habayit Vol. 1-2. Three books, with nice dedication in the handwriting of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, to the Finance Minister Mr. Yitzchak Moda'i. 1991.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef (1920-2013), the Rishon L'Zion and Chief Rabbi of the State of Israel was especially known for his amazing erudition of Torah and for his clear-cut rulings. With the passing of years, he reached the status of one of the leading Torah authorities of our generation and as an unequivocally influential spiritual leader. He headed the Moetzet Chachmei HaTorah and navigated the worldwide Shas movement. Rabbi Ovadia left behind a tremendous yield of books including his primary works: Yabia Omer responsa (ten volumes), Yechave Da'at responsa (six volumes), Chazon Ovadia (18 volumes) and many other books.
The recipient of the books is Mr. Yitzchak Moda'i (1926-1998), stood at the helm of the Liberal Party. He was elected to the Knesset on behalf of the Likud party and served as minister in various Israeli governments. At the time he received these books, he was serving as the Finance Minister in Shamir's government and was one of the key components in this coalition in which the Shas movement, presided by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, participated.
3 volumes, 23.5 cm. Good condition, stamps and library inscriptions.
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