Auction 2
Eretz Israel and Zionism, Postcards and Photographs, Posters, Judaica, Holy books, Manuscripts, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes
Jan 14, 2019
(Your local time)
Israel
Hatzvi Street, Jerusalem
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LOT 271:
Letter from the 'Imrei Emes' of Gur, and grand Rabbis of Israel about the war going on in Europe, Jerusalem 1942
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Sold for: $180
Start price:
$
100
Estimated price:
$250 - $350
Auction house commission:
20%
VAT: On commission only
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"News of the terrible and tragic situation of the Jews in Poland and all of Europe, is crushing me – though it is very difficult for me because of my frail condition –we are obligated all to gather".
Two official paper 14x10, 23x15cm. One original envelope 15x12cm. rare.
Two printed letters sent to the Rabbis of Israel, by the 'Imrei Emes' of Gur, and Grand Rabbis Rabbi Yitzchok Eizik Herzog, and Rabbi Ben Tzion Meir Chai Eziel. The letter was forwarded to all Rabbanim of Israel requesting of them to take part in the meeting that will take place on the 20th day of the month of Kisleiv 1942 in the 'Beis Hakneset Rabbi Yehuda Hachasid', in Jerusalem where prayers, and discuss what actions to undertake, as well. Jerusalem 1942.
Fold marks, general condition very good
