Auction 21
Lot 289:
18-line letter on official letterhead, written to Rabbis Yisrael Yitzhak and Rabbi David Jungreis, on issues of pikuach nefesh for spiritual and physical matters for various people whose names are outlined in the letter. Rabbi Moshe Yitzhak Gvirtsman (1882-1977) was the founder of the Hasidic Dynasty of Pshevorsk (Poland), known as Reb Itzikele, a Hasidic Grand Rabbi, of Polish origin, who after the Second World War lived in Paris, France, from 1949 to 1957, before settling in Antwerp, Belgium.He was the fifth generation descendent of Rav Elimelech of Luzhansk, known for his holiness and works of kindness. Jews came from around the world to see him, like one of the ancient tzaddikim. | Signs of folding. 21.5cm. 18 lines. Generally very good condition.
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