(Seventh Grand Rabbi of Lubavitch, 1902-94). Two Typed Letters Signed, written in English to Shaye Elye (Charles) Vernoff.

Estimate: $600–$900
Hammer price: $550

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author

SCHNEERSON, MENACHEM MENDEL.

Place

Brooklyn, New York

Publication

1964-66

Description

Includes a third typed letter, signed by Yehuda Krinsky of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch concerning Vernoff’s plans to come for Yomtov (10/66). * Accompanied by three envelopes.

summary

Charles (Chuck) Vernoff, as a deeply troubled young man, wrote to the Lubavitcher Rebbe seeking spiritual guidance. The two compassionate yet firm responses which comprise this lot display the Rebbe’s personal involvement and the great lengths he went to provide mental comfort and spiritual direction.

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