Printed Tena'im, Jerusalem: Katzburg, [1940s]. Filled-in by hand for the betrothal of the groom R. Gershon Arieli son of "R. Yitzchak Arieli", to the bride Chana Sara daughter of "R. Aharon Deutsch". Jerusalem, Adar 1945.
The names and details were filled-in in the beautiful handwriting of the Tzaddik of Jerusalem, R. Aryeh Levin, who also affixed his signature to the document, as witness: "Aryeh son of R. Binyamin".
The groom, R. Gershon Arieli (1921-1993), later one of the leading dayanim in Eretz Israel. He authored: Torat HaMelech and Ittur Bikurim on the Rambam. He was the son of R. Yitzchak Arieli, author of Einayim LaMishpat, founder and mashgiach of the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva.
The Tzaddik of Jerusalem, R. Aryeh Levin (1885-1969), outstanding in Torah and good deeds. Beloved by all and a friend to all, he was renowned for his commitment to charitable deeds, who participated wholeheartedly in the joyous occasions as well as difficulties of the Jewish people.
[1] leaf. 41.5 cm. Fair condition. Tears and adhesive tape repairs, wear.