(Wife of the fifth Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch, R. Shalom Dov Ber Schneerson (RaSHa’B) and mother of the sixth Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch R. Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson. 1860-1942).

AUCTION 68 | Thursday, April 07th, 2016 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Ceremonial Objects and Graphic Art

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Lot 199
SCHNEERSON, SHTERNA SORA.

(Wife of the fifth Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch, R. Shalom Dov Ber Schneerson (RaSHa’B) and mother of the sixth Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch R. Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson. 1860-1942).

Group of three Autograph Letters Signed, each written in a most distinctively florid hand, in Yiddish and Hebrew to Necha Rivkin. <<*>> Concerned to hear of financial difficulties. Advises that parents should assist a young couple, nonetheless, it is appropriate for the wife to seek to earn as well. Concerned about the health of her son, the Friediker Rebbe. Four pages. Leningrad, c. 1924-27. <<*>> Passionate response against outbreaks of violence against Jews in Eretz Israel, “may God heal the broken hearts… and rescue us from this lengthy exile.” One page. (1929?). <<*>> “May God fulfill your hearts desires for good.” One page. n.p. Tisha B’Av, (c. 1930’s)

Est: $1,000 - $1,500
PRICE REALIZED $1,600