Certificate of Ordination for a Shochet - By Rabbi Eliezer Deutsch Author of Pri HaSadeh - 1894

Letter handwritten and signed by R. Eliezer Deutsch Rabbi of Hanušovce and Bonyhád. Hanušovce (Hungary), Av 1894. Letter of ordination for the shochet R. Baruch son of R. Shaul Grünfeld of Stropkov. In this lengthy letter, R. Eliezer testifies to the expertise and character of the shochet. R. Eliezer Chaim Deutsch (1850-1915. Otzar HaRabbanim 2651), leading halachic authority in his generation, and one of the most prominent Hungarian Torah scholars. A disciple of R. Yehuda Aszód and R. Meir Eisenstaedter. Author of Responsa Pri HaSadeh, Tevuot HaSadeh, Chelkat HaSadeh and others. In 1876, he was appointed rabbi of Hanušovce, and in 1897, he went to serve as rabbi of Bonyhád. His son was R. Moshe Deutsch Rabbi of Lemešany and his son-in-law - R. Yosef HaKohen Schwartz, author of VaYelaket Yosef. [1] leaf, 33.5 cm. 18 autograph lines and signature. Fair condition. Stains. Tears and wear to the folds, slightly affecting text. Tears repaired with acid-free tape. Open tear to the top margin.