(R. Itzikel of Przeworsk, 1882-1976). Autograph Letter Signed, in Hebrew with some Yiddish, on letterhead, written to Shlomo ben Leah.

Estimate: $2,000–$3,000
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

GEWIRTZMAN, MOSHE YITZCHAK

printer

Yom Aleph

Place

Antwerp

Publication

n.d

Description

Heartfelt blessings for a speedy recovery, offering medical advice as to the proper diet for this ailment including the importance of eating radishes. Encloses $200 for the purchase of a shtreimel for the upcoming wedding, plus other matters.

summary

Reb Itzikel was one of the most celebrated post-War Chassidic rabbis and many thousands made pilgrimages to him in Antwerp to receive his blessings and advice. A descendent of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk (as he notes alongside his signature in this letter), R. Itzikel was a follower of the Grand Rabbi of Satmar, R. Joel Teitelbaum.

Folds. One page.

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