(Grand Rebbe of Hornosteipel-Milwaukee, 1898–1973). Autograph Letter Signed written in Yiddish on letterhead to Modechai Kozakov.

Auction 93 | Thursday, May 06th, 2021 at 1:00pm
K2 Judaica Sale: Rare Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Arts

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Lot 68
TWERSKY, YA’AKOV YISROEL

(Grand Rebbe of Hornosteipel-Milwaukee, 1898–1973). Autograph Letter Signed written in Yiddish on letterhead to Modechai Kozakov.

A letter of thanks for a contribution received via R. Alter Chaim Shapira, along with many blessings. One page. 4to.

Milwaukee, Wis.: Monday of Parshath Toldoth 1942

Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $600
Son of R. Ben-Tzion Yehuda Leib (1867-1951) Rebbe of Hornosteipel, and son-in-law of R. Ben-Tzion Halberstam (1874-1941) Rebbe of Bobov. He immigrated to the United States and in 1939 settled in Milwaukee, remaining a spiritual leader there until his death.