Auction 6
Fine Antique Judaica
Sep 23, 2019
Freehold Jewish center 59 Broad street, Freehold NJ. 07728, United States
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LOT 215:
R. Moshe Shatzkes. Lomza 1939.
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Sold for: $400
Start price:
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400
Buyer's Premium: 22%
VAT: 8.875% On commission only
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R. Moshe Shatzkes. Lomza 1939.
Rare autograph letter by R. Moshe Shatzkes to the Ezras Torah organization, requesting assistance for the Lomza Yeshiva. With details about the dire financial situation of the Yeshiva and its staff.
R. Moshe Shatzkes (1881-1958), was born in Vilna to his father who was known as “the Zhetel Illui” and was one of the leaders of the Vilna community. After the untimely passing of his father, R. Moshe’s mother remarried to R. Itzele Blazer (Peturburger), a prized Talmid of R. Yisroel Salanter. In addition to being brought up by R. Itzele, R. Moshe studied in the Yeshivos of Slabodka and Telz and received Semicha from R. Refoel Shapiro and R. Eliezer Gordon. R. Moshe served as Rav in Lipnishuk, Ivye and later, at the behest of R. Chaim Ozer, of Lomza in 1931. At the outbreak of the Second World War, R. Moshe escaped to Vilna and upon the passing of R. Shimon Shkop, he succeeded him as Rosh Yeshiva of the Grodno Yeshiva. After traveling through Shanghai, he arrived to the United States in 1941, where he served as Rosh Yeshiva in Yeshivas Rabbeinu Yitzchok Elchonon until his passing. World renowned as a great Gaon and one of the greatest rabbinical figures of his time.
28 by 22 cm. Excellent condition.
Opening bid $400
