(The Ahavas Yisroel-Grand Rabbi of Vishnitz. 1860-1936). Autograph Letter Signed in Hebrew, with personal stamp, written to R. Shmuel (brother-in-law of Aaron Farkash)

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: $2,250

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author

HAGER, YISROEL

Place

(Grossvardein)

Publication

1927

Description

Instructs the recipient to follow doctor’s instructions and offers blessings for the good health of his wife.

summary

Known as the "Ahavas Yisrael", R. Yisroel Hager was the son of R. Baruch Hager of Vishnitz and son-in-law of R. Meir Horowitz of Dzikov. In 1893, aged 33, he succeeded his father as the Rebbe of Vishnitz. Under his leadeship, Vishnitzer Chassiduth gained a new energy and momentum with thousands of Chassidim in Hungary, Galicia, Rumania and surrounding areas.

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