Two mimeographed typewritten leaves – letter issued by the Central Bureau of the Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Communities, cautioning that small, invalid forged mezuzot are being sold. [Budapest, 28th Tevet 1940].
Each of the printed leaves contain a reply handwritten and signed by an elder Hungarian rabbi – R. Moshe Vorhand Rabbi of Makova (Makó), and R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser Rabbi of Debrecen, addressed to R. Fishel Sussman Sofer, Orthodox rabbi of Budapest.
In the letter, the Orthodox Bureau explains that small mezuzot, which up until now had been supplied from Poland, were still being sold even though war was raging there. Since the soferim in Hungary are not capable of producing such small mezuzot, they are likely forged.
R. Moshe Vorhand (1862-1944, perished in the Holocaust), served as dayan and yeshiva dean in Nitra, and later as rabbi of Makova (Maków Mazowiecki). Was renowned for his exceptionally heartfelt prayers.
R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser (1863-1953), grandson of the Ketav Sofer, rabbi in several Hungarian cities, including Debrecen.
[2] leaves. Approx. 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.