(Ostrovtser Rebbe, 1887-1942). Autograph Letter Signed with stamp, written in Hebrew.
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.
Lot 57
HALSTOCK, YECHEZKEL HALEVI.
(Ostrovtser Rebbe, 1887-1942). Autograph Letter Signed with stamp, written in Hebrew.
(Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski): 1934
Est: $800 - $1,200
PRICE REALIZED $700
The son-in-law of R. Naftali of Ropshitz and the only son of R. Meir Yechiel HaLevi of Ostrovtza (whom he succeeded as Rebbe), R. Yechezkel was one of the greatest Rabbinical scholars among pre-war Chassidic leaders. He and his entire family (including seven married sons) were murdered by the Nazis.