(1891-1942). Letter Signed in Hebrew, with a few words autograph at end. Written from Eretz Israel, on personal letterhead with the Karlin address, with the addition “Now in the Holy City of Jerusalem.”

AUCTION 55 | Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 285
PERLOW, ABRAHAM ELIMELECH OF KARLIN.

(1891-1942). Letter Signed in Hebrew, with a few words autograph at end. Written from Eretz Israel, on personal letterhead with the Karlin address, with the addition “Now in the Holy City of Jerusalem.”

Concerning receipt of funds and blessings. One page. 8vo.

Jerusalem: circa 1938

Est: $300 - $500
PRICE REALIZED $500
Rabbi Abraham Elimelech Perlow of Karlin-Pinsk succeeded his father, R. Yisroel, the “Yenukah” of Stolin, as Rebbe in 1921. He visited Eretz Israel a number of times where he established a Yeshiva and attracted a large following. He returned to Poland in 1939 just prior to the outbreak of World War II despite the entreaties of his Chassidim to stay in the Holy Land. He stated that although he saw dark clouds above Poland, he felt obligated to return there to be with his family and his Chassidim.