Bidspirit auction | Berlin, R. Naftoli Tzvi Yehuda/Netziv

Berlin, R. Naftoli Tzvi Yehuda/Netziv - Berlin, R. Naftoli Tzvi Yehuda/Netziv. Autograph letter dated 1892, written to a rabbinical colleague, R. Eliezer Ha’Cohen who had emigrated to Canada. Wishing Mazel tov on the birth of his son, and success in his rabbinical career in Canada. With additional financial issues regarding property in Europe belonging to this Rav’s wife which has been sold following their emigration. The Netziv (1816–1893) was one of the greatest rabbinical figures of his era. He was the son in Law of R. Yitzchok of Volozhin whom he succeeded as Rosh Yeshiva of the Volozhin Yeshiva. Author of several classic works of rabbinic literature, including Ha’meck Dovor, Meishiv Dovor, Meroimei Sadeh and a comprehensive commentary on the Sheiltos. 12.2 by 17.1 cm. Fair-Poor condition. Tape repairs, with some loss of text. Pasted onto backing. Opening bid $1000