Auction 3 Part 1
Rabbis Letters & Religious Books
Jul 27, 2015
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Israel
Harav Maimon 2, Jerusalem
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LOT 385:
A call for the reconstruction of the Tiferet Yisrael synagogue, following the earthquake in 1928. Rare
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A printed page with a call on behalf of the gabbaim [sextons] of the large synagogue of the Hassidim in the Old City of Jerusalem – known as the Tiferet Yisrael synagogue – addressed to the sextons and directors of the Jerusalem synagogues. The page was printed in Tishrei (autumn) 1928, two months after the earthquake that "caused great damage to this synagogue, as is known." The call states: "We ask your honors to aid us in raising up the ruins of this 'little Temple.'" To this end, the directors asked to "make a special Mi Sheberach prayer this Sabbath, Parashat Haazinu, for all worshipers who give a donation towards the repair of the Tiferet Yisrael synagogue."
The above earthquake was the largest one of that period, and caused many casualties and great damage across the country. In the Old City, too, many homes and public buildings were destroyed - including the Tiferet Yisrael synagogue, whose repair took much time.
On the margin of the page is an official synagogue seal, containing a picture of the synagogue.
Condition: Very good. Small tears in a bottom corner.

