Auction 19
Lot 258:
A letter of shlichut for the ToratChessed yeshiva in Brisk in the handwriting and with the signature of Rabbi Yaacov ZalmanLivshitz of Brisk. Rabbi Yaacov ZalmanLivshitz, one of the foremost rabbis of Lithuania. Son of Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Livshitz author of ‘Brit Yaacov’. One of the heads of the community of Brisk and the right-hand man of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. Father of the yeshivot of Brisk and one of the leaders of the ultra-orthodox community in Lithuania. He was an emissary of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk to a gathering of an organization of the ultra-orthodox sect against Zionism, which was convened in Kovno in 1929 (this organization was referred to by the Zionists as "The Black Office in Kovno"). His Torah novaelle were printed in various books and compilations. The ‘Sdei Chemed’ corresponded with him extensively on halachic topics. Fold marks. Overall condition: Very Good.
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