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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Maharam Schick on the Torah, by R. Moshe Schick Rabbi of Khust. Munkacs (Mukachevo): Kahn et. Fried, 1905. First edition.
Lengthy dedication on the title page, handwritten and signed by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, who gave the book as wedding gift to his disciple in Satmar, 11th Tishrei 1925. Stamps of R. Eliezer David Grünwald, from his tenure as rabbi of Szerdahely (Dunajská Streda).
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot. Author of the Keren LeDavid series, responsa, Torah novellae, homiletics, and more.
[7], 92 leaves. 23 cm. Dry paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears and wear. Title page restored with paper. New leather binding.
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Lengthy dedication on the title page, handwritten and signed by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, who gave the book as wedding gift to his disciple in Satmar, 11th Tishrei 1925. Stamps of R. Eliezer David Grünwald, from his tenure as rabbi of Szerdahely (Dunajská Streda).
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot. Author of the Keren LeDavid series, responsa, Torah novellae, homiletics, and more.
[7], 92 leaves. 23 cm. Dry paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, tears and wear. Title page restored with paper. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $750
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Two responsa works by leading Galician Torah scholars, bound together:
• Kochav MiYaakov, Responsa by R. Yaakov Weidenfeld Rabbi of Hrymailiv. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1933. First edition, published by the author's sons.
• Imrei David, responsa by R. David HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Stanislav. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1934. Only edition, published by the author.
Many stamps of R. David Dov Berish Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel on the title pages and leaves of both books.
R. David Dov Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely; 1875-1944; perished in the Holocaust), leading Chassidic rabbi in Hungary. Son-in-law and successor of R. Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (son of the Yitav Lev).
[1], 99 leaves; [1], 2-8; 108 leaves. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor tears. Old cloth binding.
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• Kochav MiYaakov, Responsa by R. Yaakov Weidenfeld Rabbi of Hrymailiv. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1933. First edition, published by the author's sons.
• Imrei David, responsa by R. David HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Stanislav. Biłgoraj: R. Nata Kronenberg, 1934. Only edition, published by the author.
Many stamps of R. David Dov Berish Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel on the title pages and leaves of both books.
R. David Dov Meisels Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely; 1875-1944; perished in the Holocaust), leading Chassidic rabbi in Hungary. Son-in-law and successor of R. Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (son of the Yitav Lev).
[1], 99 leaves; [1], 2-8; 108 leaves. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor tears. Old cloth binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,500
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Emek Yehoshua, part I – on topics from the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmud, and part II – homiletics, by R. Eizil Charif – R. Yehoshua Eizik Shapira Rabbi of Kutno and Slonim. Piotrków: Eli. Panski, 1896. Second edition, with Sefat HaEmek by the author's son, R. Moshe Shapira. At the end of the book, eulogy on the author (with separate title page). Divisional title page for part II.
Copy of the rebbes of Sighet. Ownership inscription on title page, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of the Kedushat Yom Tov. Stamp of his son Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum author of Berach Moshe (1914-2006), rabbi of Sighet and later successor of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum as rebbe of Satmar.
Various inscriptions and signatures.
[4], 5-225, [1] pages; [3], 4-60 pages; [2] leaves, 5-23 pages; 11 pages. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Worming. New leather binding.
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Copy of the rebbes of Sighet. Ownership inscription on title page, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of the Kedushat Yom Tov. Stamp of his son Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum author of Berach Moshe (1914-2006), rabbi of Sighet and later successor of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum as rebbe of Satmar.
Various inscriptions and signatures.
[4], 5-225, [1] pages; [3], 4-60 pages; [2] leaves, 5-23 pages; 11 pages. 31.5 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears. Worming. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $8,125
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Shaar Ruach HaKodesh and Shaar HaGilgulim by R. Chaim Vital, from the teachings of the Arizal. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1863]. First edition. Divisional title page and separate foliation for Shaar HaGilgulim.
Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, with several stamps (in Hebrew and Latin characters) from his tenures as rabbi of Karoly and Irshava; inscription on front endpaper, attesting that the book belongs to the rebbe.
Signature on first title page.
Two books in one volume: [2], 76, [4] leaves; [1], 2-78 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming to final leaves. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, with several stamps (in Hebrew and Latin characters) from his tenures as rabbi of Karoly and Irshava; inscription on front endpaper, attesting that the book belongs to the rebbe.
Signature on first title page.
Two books in one volume: [2], 76, [4] leaves; [1], 2-78 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming to final leaves. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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![Sar Shalom, kavanot for the Passover Seder, and kavanot for Chanukah and Purim, from Siddur HaRashash [R. Shalom Sharabi], pu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/320.jpg "Sar Shalom – Kavanot of the Rashash for Seder Night, Chanukah and Puri")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sar Shalom, kavanot for the Passover Seder, and kavanot for Chanukah and Purim, from Siddur HaRashash [R. Shalom Sharabi], published by HaRav HaSadeh (R. Chaim Shaul Douek HaKohen, dean of the Rechovot HaNahar yeshiva for kabbalists) and R. Eliyahu Yaakov el Ajmi. Jerusalem: Lipschitz Brothers, 1912. First edition.
Bound with: Kavanot of Sefirat HaOmer from Siddur HaRashash, published by the Shaar HaShamayim yeshiva, [Jerusalem: Sh. Zuckermann, 1914 – copy lacking title page. First edition].
Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, from his stay in Jerusalem [ca. 1946, before he immigrated to the United States], with his stamp from that period.
Two books in one volume: [1], 53 leaves; [3], 2-77 leaves. Lacking title page of Siddur Kavanot Sefirat HaOmer. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Open tears to final leaf (with LaMenatze'ach menorah), slightly affecting text, with tape repairs. Inscriptions. Stamps. New, fine leather binding.
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Bound with: Kavanot of Sefirat HaOmer from Siddur HaRashash, published by the Shaar HaShamayim yeshiva, [Jerusalem: Sh. Zuckermann, 1914 – copy lacking title page. First edition].
Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, from his stay in Jerusalem [ca. 1946, before he immigrated to the United States], with his stamp from that period.
Two books in one volume: [1], 53 leaves; [3], 2-77 leaves. Lacking title page of Siddur Kavanot Sefirat HaOmer. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and tears. Open tears to final leaf (with LaMenatze'ach menorah), slightly affecting text, with tape repairs. Inscriptions. Stamps. New, fine leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $4,750
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Avkat Rochel, halachic responsa, by R. Yosef Karo, author of Beit Yosef. Salonika: Partners Mordechai Nachman and David Israelija, [1791]. First edition.
Bound with: Yad Aharon, glosses on Tur and Beit Yosef, Mahadura Batra of Orach Chaim part, by R. Aharon son of R. Moshe Alfandari. Salonika: Partners Mordechai Nachman and David Israelija, [1791]. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, with several of his stamps from his youth (while he was still living in his hometown – Sighetu Marmației) on both title pages and in margins of some leaves.
Signature in Sephardic script.
Two books in one volume: [2], 150 leaves; [1], 48, [1] leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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Bound with: Yad Aharon, glosses on Tur and Beit Yosef, Mahadura Batra of Orach Chaim part, by R. Aharon son of R. Moshe Alfandari. Salonika: Partners Mordechai Nachman and David Israelija, [1791]. First edition.
Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, with several of his stamps from his youth (while he was still living in his hometown – Sighetu Marmației) on both title pages and in margins of some leaves.
Signature in Sephardic script.
Two books in one volume: [2], 150 leaves; [1], 48, [1] leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and inscriptions. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $2,375
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LiFlagot Reuven, Part II, on Order Nashim, by R. Zelig Reuven Bengis, Gaavad (chief rabbi) of the Edah HaCharedit in Jerusalem. Jerusalem: Chorev, [1946]. Second printing, with many additions and emendations.
Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, from his stay in Jerusalem (ca. 1946 – before he moved to the United States), with his stamps from that period on the endpapers.
[3], 2-9, [1], 5-26; 106 pages. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tears. Original binding, damaged.
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Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, from his stay in Jerusalem (ca. 1946 – before he moved to the United States), with his stamps from that period on the endpapers.
[3], 2-9, [1], 5-26; 106 pages. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tears. Original binding, damaged.
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![Leaf with 8 lines handwritten by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. [Brooklyn, ca. 1964].
Official stationery of the rebbe. D](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/323.jpg "Manuscript of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar – Draft of a Halachic Re")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Leaf with 8 lines handwritten by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. [Brooklyn, ca. 1964].
Official stationery of the rebbe. Draft of a halachic responsum on the topic of artificial insemination, which the rebbe of Satmar analyzed at length, corresponding with several contemporary halachic authorities on the matter (see Responsa Divrei Yoel, II, Even HaEzer, sections 107-110).
The contents of this draft were published (with textual variations) in Responsa Divrei Yoel, mostly in responsum 107 (see enclosed material).
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
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Official stationery of the rebbe. Draft of a halachic responsum on the topic of artificial insemination, which the rebbe of Satmar analyzed at length, corresponding with several contemporary halachic authorities on the matter (see Responsa Divrei Yoel, II, Even HaEzer, sections 107-110).
The contents of this draft were published (with textual variations) in Responsa Divrei Yoel, mostly in responsum 107 (see enclosed material).
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Tehillim with the Tefillah LeMoshe commentary, by Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, the Yismach Moshe. Berlin: Pardes publication, 1929.
Copy of the Berach Moshe of Satmar, with his signature and stamp at the top of the title page.
Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, the Berach Moshe of Sighet-Satmar (1914-2006), son of Rebbe Chaim Tzvi, the Atzei Chaim of Sighet. Served after the war as rabbi of Sighet, later immigrating to the United States where he founded the Atzei Chaim – Sighet Beit Midrash in Boro Park. Successor of his uncle Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
[5], 4-354 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Copy of the Berach Moshe of Satmar, with his signature and stamp at the top of the title page.
Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, the Berach Moshe of Sighet-Satmar (1914-2006), son of Rebbe Chaim Tzvi, the Atzei Chaim of Sighet. Served after the war as rabbi of Sighet, later immigrating to the United States where he founded the Atzei Chaim – Sighet Beit Midrash in Boro Park. Successor of his uncle Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
[5], 4-354 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Two handwritten booklets, sermons and lectures by R. Yaakov Yechezkiya Grünwald Rabbi of Pupa (Pápa), author of VaYaged Yaakov. Pupa, 1938-1939.
Sermons and lectures heard from the VaYaged Yaakov and recorded by one of his students in Pupa (whose identity is not known to us). The first booklet is dated 1938, and contains brief lectures and stories which the rebbe told during the meals on Shabbat, Purim and Sheva Brachot, including anecdotes and practices in the name of Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz and other Chassidic leaders. Most of the manuscript remains unpublished, yet a small part was printed with textual variations in VaYaged Yaakov. The second booklet is dated 1939, and contains two sermons for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These sermons, replete with worry and fear of the war, were printed with slight textual variations in VaYaged Yaakov.
R. Yaakov Yechizkiya Grünwald, author of VaYaged Yaakov (1882-1941), prominent Hungarian rabbi. He served as rabbi of Tzeilem and Pupa, where he also led a large yeshiva. Son and close disciple of R. Moshe Grünwald author of Arugat HaBosem Rabbi of Khust. He frequented the courts of Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam Rabbi of Shinova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach Rabbi of Belz and his son R. Aharon Rokeach Rabbi of Belz.
Two booklets. Various lectures and sermons: 16 pages. Sermons for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: [5] leaves (and [3] blank leaves). 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. New bindings.
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Sermons and lectures heard from the VaYaged Yaakov and recorded by one of his students in Pupa (whose identity is not known to us). The first booklet is dated 1938, and contains brief lectures and stories which the rebbe told during the meals on Shabbat, Purim and Sheva Brachot, including anecdotes and practices in the name of Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz and other Chassidic leaders. Most of the manuscript remains unpublished, yet a small part was printed with textual variations in VaYaged Yaakov. The second booklet is dated 1939, and contains two sermons for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These sermons, replete with worry and fear of the war, were printed with slight textual variations in VaYaged Yaakov.
R. Yaakov Yechizkiya Grünwald, author of VaYaged Yaakov (1882-1941), prominent Hungarian rabbi. He served as rabbi of Tzeilem and Pupa, where he also led a large yeshiva. Son and close disciple of R. Moshe Grünwald author of Arugat HaBosem Rabbi of Khust. He frequented the courts of Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam Rabbi of Shinova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach Rabbi of Belz and his son R. Aharon Rokeach Rabbi of Belz.
Two booklets. Various lectures and sermons: 16 pages. Sermons for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur: [5] leaves (and [3] blank leaves). 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. New bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Lengthy letter (one and a half pages) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yosef Grünwald of Pupa (Pápa). [Brooklyn, N.Y., ca. late 1950s].
Halachic responsum on the laws of mikvaot, written in response to a question by R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Deutsch Rabbi of Helmetz. With a six-line addition in a different hand following the signature (presumably handwritten by the recipient). The Rebbe of Pupa urges to ensure mikvaot comply with the stringent halachic standards of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears. Folding marks.
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Halachic responsum on the laws of mikvaot, written in response to a question by R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Deutsch Rabbi of Helmetz. With a six-line addition in a different hand following the signature (presumably handwritten by the recipient). The Rebbe of Pupa urges to ensure mikvaot comply with the stringent halachic standards of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears. Folding marks.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Halachic letter from R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald Rabbi of Tzeilem and two drafts of a responsum letter from R. Yosef Rosen Rabbi of Passaic:
• Lengthy responsum letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald Rabbi of the Arugat HaBosem congregation, sent to R. Yosef Rosen Rabbi of Passaic (New Jersey), with questions on the halachic validity of the mikvah in Monticello (a village in the Catskills, NY), which was build following R. Rosen's instructions. Brooklyn NY, [26th Tishrei] 1939.
• Two drafts of a response letter to the aforementioned letter, handwritten by R. Yosef Rosen (without his signatures). Passaic NJ, 13th and 17th Cheshvan 1939.
R. Yosef Rosen (1865-1954), leading rabbi in the United States. A student of prominent Lithuanian yeshivot, he served as chief rabbi of Passaic NJ since 1926.
R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald (1893-1980), outstanding Torah scholar and holy man. Youngest son and close disciple of R. Moshe Grünwald Rabbi of Khust, the Arugat HaBosem. Served as rabbi of various Hungarian communities, and later of Tzeilem (Deutschkreutz, Austria). In 1938, he settled in Brooklyn, where he founded and headed the Arugat HaBosem community. He campaigned for true Torah observance in the United States, especially on matters of kashrut and purity, and was at the forefront of the establishment of Torah and Chassidut in the United States.
3 leaves (comprising close to 6 written pages), official stationery. Approx. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and minor tears.
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• Lengthy responsum letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald Rabbi of the Arugat HaBosem congregation, sent to R. Yosef Rosen Rabbi of Passaic (New Jersey), with questions on the halachic validity of the mikvah in Monticello (a village in the Catskills, NY), which was build following R. Rosen's instructions. Brooklyn NY, [26th Tishrei] 1939.
• Two drafts of a response letter to the aforementioned letter, handwritten by R. Yosef Rosen (without his signatures). Passaic NJ, 13th and 17th Cheshvan 1939.
R. Yosef Rosen (1865-1954), leading rabbi in the United States. A student of prominent Lithuanian yeshivot, he served as chief rabbi of Passaic NJ since 1926.
R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald (1893-1980), outstanding Torah scholar and holy man. Youngest son and close disciple of R. Moshe Grünwald Rabbi of Khust, the Arugat HaBosem. Served as rabbi of various Hungarian communities, and later of Tzeilem (Deutschkreutz, Austria). In 1938, he settled in Brooklyn, where he founded and headed the Arugat HaBosem community. He campaigned for true Torah observance in the United States, especially on matters of kashrut and purity, and was at the forefront of the establishment of Torah and Chassidut in the United States.
3 leaves (comprising close to 6 written pages), official stationery. Approx. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and minor tears.
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