(“R. Chaim Brisker” 1853-1918). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew and with his stamp, to Rabbi Dr. Kahn of Wiesbaden.
AUCTION 76 |
Thursday, June 14th,
2018 at 3:00 PM
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 300
SOLOVEITCHIK, CHAIM.
(“R. Chaim Brisker” 1853-1918). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew and with his stamp, to Rabbi Dr. Kahn of Wiesbaden.
(Brisk): 9th Sivan 1907
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
In addition to his stature as the predominant Talmudist of his day, R. Chaim was a paragon of charity and communal activity. In the present letter, he requests his correspondent help the Yeshiva’s representative and arouse benefactors in his community to support the Yeshiva and it’s goal of spreading Torah throughout the nation of Israel. R. Chaim concludes with an extended offering of blessings.