Manuscript (24 pages), correspondence between two unidentified rabbis – with an apparent connection to the Chassidic world. [Belarus, after 1897].

Copying of a lengthy letter by one of the rabbis, with ties to Chabad rebbes, with a copying of the critiques of the recipient. The beginning of the first letter is dated 7th Nisan 1897. On p. 19, the copying of the letter concludes and the critiques begin. We do not know whether the copyist of the letters was the recipient, sender or another individual.

The correspondence discusses basic topics in Jewish law and Chassidic thought, regarding the nature of the Jewish soul and intellect, and the difference between Jews and non-Jews (see the Alter Rebbe's Tanya, chapter 2); mitzvah observance; the corruption of the mind and heart by eating forbidden food, and derived topics.

The author of the first letter explains why he decided to argue in order to explain the matter, referring to the importance of the principles of Jewish faith, especially as explained by the Rebbes of Chabad. At one point he mentions his son Leib (p. 17). The authors of both letters appear to have ties to Chassidut.

24 pages. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears, Open tear at top of first and ninth leaves. Leaves detached, without binding.