(Dean of Yeshiva Shaarei Torah, Grodno. 1860-1939). Typed Letter Signed, in Hebrew on personal letterhead, written to Rabbi Tzvi Eliezer Goldstein.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $1,300

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author

SHKOP, SHIMON YEHUDAH.

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28th Adar II

Place

Grodno

Publication

1938

Description

Describes the personal pressure he is under due to the financial problems of the Yeshiva which are “unbelievable when described in detail.” Thanks for his soliciting funds from his friends. Blessings and hope for his support in the future.

summary

“R. Shimon” was one of the most highly regarded Roshei Yeshiva in pre-war Europe. He served in Telz, Maltch, Brainsk and Grodno. For a short period he delivered lectures at Yeshiva R. Isaac Elchanan in New York. His talmudic novellae and lectures recorded in his magnum opus “Shaarei Yosher” (1928) received universal prais

One page. Central fold with tape on back. 4to.

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