(Rebbe of Chortkov. 1854-1934).

AUCTION 62 | Thursday, June 26th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic and Ceremonial Art

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Lot 175

FRIEDMAN, YISRAEL.

(Rebbe of Chortkov. 1854-1934).

Letter Signed in Hebrew, to his disciples in New York, stating he received their “kvitlach” (requests for blessing) and wishes them good luck, health and success; specifically mentions R. Avigdor Regenbogen who collected the necessary funds. One page. 8vo.

Vienna: Nissan 1928

Est: $2,000 - $2,500

R. Yisrael of Chortkov was one of the major pre-war Chassidic Rebbes. The eminent R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin who was one of his most ardent followers was quoted as saying: “I am convinced that should the Messiah arrive today, the Rebbe of Chortkov would be the Melech (king) of Israel.” His Chassidic discourses were published in a number of volumes including Yismach Yisrael, Ginzei Yisrael and Nezer Yisrael.