Auction 21 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture

Prayer Leaves by Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel - Worldwide Public Fast, Av-Elul 1942

Opening: $150
Sold for: $188
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Two leaves on behalf of Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel, about a worldwide public fast held in Elul 1942, initiated by Chief Eretz Israel rabbinate and "Society of American and Canadian Rabbis". Jews of 13 countries participated:
1." our heart aches in view of the suffering and hardship of our brothers and sisters who are being murdered and tortured we call you to unite in fast and prayer on Rosh Hodesh Elul".
2. Order of evening prayer on the day of fast and prayer, 29 Av, 1942. Prayer starts with Psalms and continues with: Oh G-d save the people of Israel cease war in this world and restore peace and freedom give force to the armies of Britain and its allies ".
Various sizes, fair-good condition.
Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita
Holocaust and She'erit Ha-Pleita