(Maggid of the Old Yishuv of Jerusalem, 1871-1962). Autograph Letter Signed written in Hebrew to Rabbi Zev Shachor.

YADLER, BEN-ZION

Vienna

c. 1910

Concerning the excitement of European Jews at the rebuilding of Eretz Yisrael, their wonder at meeting a Jew from Jerusalem, and plans to build new homes in Jerusalem.

This letter was written from Vienna, where Rabbi Yadler was apparently visiting. He reports to Rabbi Ze’ev Shachor (1869-1941), a leader of the Old Yishuv in Jerusalem, about his reception by the masses and general excitement about the Jewish community in Eretz Israel. Rabbi Yadler was close with both the Old Yishuv and Rav Kook. He was a strong advocate for the observance of the special mitzvoth of Eretz Israel, often visiting agricultural settlements to speak of their importance.