(Seventh Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch, 1902-94). Three Typed Letters Signed, written in English to Shaye Elya (Charles) Vernoff.

AUCTION 68 | Thursday, April 07th, 2016 at 1:00

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

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SCHNEERSON, MENACHEM MENDEL.

(Seventh Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch, 1902-94). Three Typed Letters Signed, written in English to Shaye Elya (Charles) Vernoff.

Addresses very directly stark matters relating to personal identity (religious, sexual), depression and suicide. <<Accompanied by>> : Drafts of two letters from Vernoff to the Rebbe, and two “public letters” sent by the Rebbe. With three envelopes.

Brooklyn, New York: 1961-65

Est: $1,000 - $1,500

PRICE REALIZED $2,000

Charles (Chuck) Vernoff (1942-2013) was a beloved professor of religion at Cornell for 28 years. The deeply honest and profound correspondence he had with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, displays how very troubled the young man was at the time, and in turn, the lengths that the Rebbe went to provide mental comfort and spiritual direction.