(Grand Rebbe of Sanz, 1859-1941). Letter Signed, with stamp, written in Hebrew.

Auction 96 | Wednesday, February 09th, 2022 at 1:00pm

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinic Letters, Ceremonial & Graphic Art

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Lot 37

HALBERSTAM, ELISHAH

(Grand Rebbe of Sanz, 1859-1941). Letter Signed, with stamp, written in Hebrew.

A letter of recommendation for a student named Benzion Dov from Görlitz who was seeking to travel to Eretz Israel and study at Yeshivath Merkaz Harav. The fine personal and learned qualities of this student are provided, and Rabbi Halberstam notes how important it is to extend him assistance. One page, 8vo.

Görlitz: Friday, Parshath Vayishlach 1934

Est: $2,000 - $3,000

PRICE REALIZED $3,200

R. Elisha Halberstam was the grandson of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, son of R. Baruch of Görlitz and son-in-law of his uncle, R. Mordechai Dov of Hornisteipel. He was the rabbi of Görlitz from 1906 after his father’s death, and reluctantly accepted the title of Admor in 1918 at the urging of the Sanzer Chassidim following the death of his brother. At the outbreak of war, R. Elisha was exiled to Siberia and after much self-sacrifice due to being punctilious in his observances, he died of hunger and cold.