Auction 65 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Mar 12, 2019 (Your local time)
Israel
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LOT 238:

Letter from R. Shlomo Sofer Rabbi of Beregsaz, son of the Ketav Sofer - To Rabbis of New York, United States

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Letter handwritten and signed by R. "Shlomo Sofer son of R. A. Sh. B. Sofer". Beregsaz (Berehove), Shevat 1926. Addressed to the Tomchei Torah society in New York, and to the society head Rabbi Dr. Hillel Klein, a leading New York rabbi. Letter of acknowledgement for the funds donated to the Torah institutions in Beregsaz. In the letter, R. Shlomo Sofer notes that the yeshiva students in the city number "approximately one hundred" and the students of the Talmud Torah Yesodei HaTorah total "approximately two hundred young boys". R. Shlomo blesses "those who engage in these great deeds, to continue offering blessing and assistance… may G-d bless their strength and favorably accept the work of their hands…". R. Shlomo Sofer (1853-1930) was the son of the Ketav Sofer. In 1879, he was appointed rabbi of Derecske, and from 1884, served for over 45 years as rabbi of Beregsaz. He authored Chut HaMeshulash and Igrot Sofrim, apart from publishing the books of his father the Ketav Sofer and many other books. [1] leaf, official stationery. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.

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