(Chief Rabbi of Hebron, 1881-1932). Autograph Letter Signed, in Yiddish, on letterhead, written to Mr. Yerachmiel (Richard) Wexler of Chicago (whose son was killed in the Hebron Massacre).

SLONIM, JACOB JOSEPH.

5th Teveth

Jerusalem

1930

Rabbi Slonim was one of the leading Chabad Rabbis in Eretz Israel. He writes here a detailed description of the violent events in Hebron of August 24th 1929, how he was viciously beaten, children murdered and his precious library ransacked. Relates that he became close to Wexler’s son, daily discussing matters of Torah whilst he was a student in Hebron. Rabbi Slonim states that he used to be a giver not a taker, but in his dire need, he requests Wexler’s financial assistance to marry off his daughters who are orphaned from their mother. “I apologize for perhaps writing too much and bothering you. This is the character of man - when the opportunity arises, we speak and unload what is in our heart. We are Achim Letzarah (“companions in misfortune”) thus we feel and somewhat understand one another. May God heal our hearts and wounds and console us amidst the general consolation of Zion and Jerusalem. May we see a thorough revenge upon those who spilt our blood.”