(Av Beth Din of Safed, 1803-84). Autograph Document Signed.

Auction 92 | Thursday, February 18th, 2021 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Arts

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Lot 83

HELLER, SHMUEL

(Av Beth Din of Safed, 1803-84). Autograph Document Signed.

A Din Torah between neighbors concerning the expansion of a home. Additionally signed by the Dayanim: R. Ya’akov Shapiro (MiGeza Tzvi) and R. Mordechai of Uman. One page, punch-holes. 4to.

Tzfas: 8th Shevat 1853

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $800

A Torah genius, R. Heller was raised in the home of the Chozeh of Lublin, and following his counsel ascended to Eretz Israel. He served as Rabbi of Safed for 60 years. R. Heller wielded great influence in setting the public agenda. His rulings and actions reveal a clear trend that placed at its center the Land of Israel and the ancient traditions that represented for him a coveted, pre-exile world. He craved what was perceived as authentic to the Land of Israel and strove to connect with local traditions. (See Otzar HaRabanim 19134).