(Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, 1816-1909). Letter Signed, with personal stamp, written to R. Eliyahu Gutmacher.

Estimate: $1,000–$1,500
Hammer price: $1,200

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author

SALANT, SHMUEL.

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4th Nissan

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1866

Description

R. Salant considers the most efficient method for funds collected by R. Guttmacher to be sent to Jerusalem.

summary

Leader of Jerusalem’s Old Yishuv and founder of the Rabbi Meir Ba’al HaNess charity, the saintly R. Shmuel Salant was a dedicated and effective fundraiser for the various Kollels of Jerusalem. A disciple of R. Akiva Eiger, R. Eliyahu Guttmacher (the Greidetzer Rav, 1796-1874) attracted throngs of pilgrims due to his mystic approach.

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