(“R. Chaim Brisker” 1853-1918). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew and with his stamp, to Rabbi Dr. Kahn of Wiesbaden.

SOLOVEITCHIK, CHAIM.

9th Sivan

(Brisk)

1907

A letter of recommendation on behalf of Yeshiva Torath Chesed of Brisk. Describes the importance of the Yeshiva which to students flock, even those from poor families are supported with all their needs.”

In addition to his stature as the predominant Talmudist of his day, R. Chaim was a paragon of charity and communal activity. In the present letter, he requests his correspondent help the Yeshiva’s representative and arouse benefactors in his community to support the Yeshiva and it’s goal of spreading Torah throughout the nation of Israel. R. Chaim concludes with an extended offering of blessings.