(Grand Rebbe of Koloschitz, 1884-1943). Autograph Letter Signed, written on letterhead in Hebrew to Raphael Lowy.

Auction 91 | Thursday, November 12th, 2020 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts Featuring an Extensive Collection of Rabbinic Autograph Letters.

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Lot 52

HALBERSTAM, CHONEH.

(Grand Rebbe of Koloschitz, 1884-1943). Autograph Letter Signed, written on letterhead in Hebrew to Raphael Lowy.

Sending blessings to the recipients father, R. Moshe Lowy with prayers for his complete recovery from illness. One page (with integral blank). Pencil notation on verso, stained. 8vo.

Reisha (Rzeszow): Monday, Parshath Shelach-Lecha No year

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $2,800

Mentor to R. Itzikel of Przeworsk-Antwerp, R. Chona Halberstam of Koloschitz (Kalaszyce) and Reisha was a prominent pre-war Chassidic leader. His grandfather was R. Yechezkel of Shiniva, the oldest son of R. Chaim of Sanz. His father-in-law was R. Moshe Halberstam of Bardiev. His published works are: Bein HaShmashoth and Torath Mikveh. R. Choneh was shot by the Nazis alongside his wife, his sons killed in his presence just prior.