(The Brisker Rav. Author of Chidushei Maran Ri”z HaLevi, 1886-1959). Letter in Hebrew in the hand of his son R. Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, Rosh Yeshiva of Brisk, Jerusalem and signed by the Brisker Rav. Concerns Shemittah.
AUCTION 60 |
Thursday, November 14th,
2013 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects
Lot 353
SOLOVEITCHIK, YITZCHAK ZEV.
(The Brisker Rav. Author of Chidushei Maran Ri”z HaLevi, 1886-1959). Letter in Hebrew in the hand of his son R. Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, Rosh Yeshiva of Brisk, Jerusalem and signed by the Brisker Rav. Concerns Shemittah.
Jerusalem: 3rd Mar-Cheshvon 1944
Est: $8,000 - $10,000
PRICE REALIZED $8,250
Announcement concerning Shemittah. “Religious workers should be willing to sacrifice their income not to work this year. It is incumbent upon all, both in Eretz Israel and abroad, to support their needs. Such is genuine support for the Yishuv.”
The Brisker Rav rarely issued signed statements endorsing political or public Issues. Furthermore, letters of this manner, written by the Brisker Rav’s son “R. Berl” (as he was affectionately known) and signed by his father, are scarce.