(“Chofetz Chaim” 1838-1933). Typed Letter Signed. Addressed to Pessia (Jenny) Miller-Fagin and her husband Nissan of Philadelphia.

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Lot 325

KAGAN, ISRAEL MEIR OF RADIN.

(“Chofetz Chaim” 1838-1933). Typed Letter Signed. Addressed to Pessia (Jenny) Miller-Fagin and her husband Nissan of Philadelphia.

In Yiddish. On personal letterhead stationery of “Israel Meir Hakohen, author ‘Chofetz Chaim’ and ‘Mishnah Berurah’” (Hebrew); and “Rabin I.M. Kagan, Radun” (Polish), along with his stamp below. Thanking them for all assistance to the upkeep of his yeshiva and sending profuse blessings for the New Year. One page. Central folds

Radin: 17th Elul 1932

Est: $10,000 - $15,000

R. Israel Meir Kagan was universally acclaimed as the preeminent Halachic decisor and “tzaddik” of the generation. He is referred to as the Chofetz Chaim (“Seeker of Life”), after the title of his guide pertaining to purity of speech. His reputation as halachist par-excellence rests upon his “Mishnah Berurah,” a commentary to Shulchan Aruch, Section Orach Chaim.