Auction 3 Part 1 Rabbis Letters & Religious Books
By Jerusalem of gold
Jul 27, 2015
Harav Maimon 2, Jerusalem, Israel
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Note written by Rabbi Arye Levin – the laws of ripping one's dress when seeing the place of the Temple

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Note written by Rabbi Arye Levin – the laws of ripping one's dress when seeing the place of the Temple
A note on which Rabbi Arye Levin had written the Halachot of ripping one's dress when seeing the place of the Temple, probably so that they will be available to him when he goes there. The creases imply that he used to carry the note in his pocket.
At the head of the page there are letters that signify that the Halachot were taken from the book "Pe'at Shulchan" of Rabbi Yisrael of Sheklov, chapter 3, Halacha 1. Actually, the Halachot on the note are only a summary of the Halachot in the book, with slight changes.
The note ends with the prayer "May the Temple be rebuilt speedily in our own days".
Rabbi Arye Levin (1885-1969), known as "Father of Prisoners" due to his weekly visits of prisoners, was also known for his yearning for the rebuilding of the Temple. He was one of the pious during the generation of national revival, who wholeheartedly supported the building of the country and saw the establishment of the State as an important stage in the redemption of Israel.
In this context, a typical story should be mentioned: a few hours before Rabbi Arye's death, the journalist Eliyahu Amikam approached him. Rabbi Arye pointed at the book of Psalms in his hand and at the verses: "For God will save Zion and will build the cities of Yehuda … and they that love his name shall dwell there". Rabbi Arye explained: "First, He will save Zion – first the Biluyim came and then their descendants. Now we are at the second stage – we must build the cities of Yehuda. Only then will the third stage arrive – the love of His name … it shall also come".
Size: 10X18 cm.
Condition: Very Good, stains.

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