(Chief Rabbi of Minsk 1859-1924). Group of four Autograph Letters Signed. Written to Rabbi Joseph Rosen, in Hebrew, two on letterhead.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $900

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author

RABINOWITZ, ELIEZER.

Place

Minsk

Publication

1910-15

Description

1. Concerning the fire and destruction in Swislocz and praising the outstanding capabilities of Rabbi Rosen. One page. 1910. * 2. Congratulating Rabbi Rosen upon the news that all sides have agreed that he should be considered as the only Rabbi of Swislocz. One page. 1911. * 3. Thanking R. Rosen for work upon his behalf, plus details concerning a marriage proposal. Three pages. 1915. * 4. Rabbinic novellae concerning Tumath Mashkin (defilement of liquids). Four pages.

summary

Known as the Illui of Kiev, R. Eliezer Rabinowitz studied under the Beth HaLevi in Slutzk and later at the Yeshiva of Volozhin. He was the son-in-law of the Gadol of Minsk R. Yerucham Yehudah Perlman. See S.N. Gottlieb, Oholei Shem p. 118; Rabotheinu Shebagolah I pp. 96-8.

Various sizes. Tears at folds.

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