(Ostrovtser Rebbe, 1887-1942). Autograph Letter Signed with stamp, written in Hebrew.

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: $700

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

HALSTOCK, YECHEZKEL HALEVI.

Place

(Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski)

Publication

1934

Description

Recommendation letter for a Shochet.

summary

The son-in-law of R. Naftali of Ropshitz and the only son of R. Meir Yechiel HaLevi of Ostrovtza (whom he succeeded as Rebbe), R. Yechezkel was one of the greatest Rabbinical scholars among pre-war Chassidic leaders. He and his entire family (including seven married sons) were murdered by the Nazis.

One page. Neat paper repairs. 8vo.

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