Bidspirit auction | R. Yosef Eliyahu Henkin. Lot

R. Yosef Eliyahu Henkin. Lot of two ledgers. New York 1930 - Lot of two personal ledgers of R. Henkin. In these ledgers, R. Henkin recorded many requests that he received in the years 1930-57. The broad range of requests, included rabbinical students from Europe who were looking for positions, Shochtim looking for jobs, Tzedokah requests and a myriad of other appeals. These ledgers provide a glimpse of the scope of Chesed activities in which Rav Henkin was involved. R. Yosef Eliyahu Henkin (1881- 1973), was born in Klimavichy, and studied at the Slutzker Yeshiva under Rav Isser Zalman Meltzer. Known from a young age as brilliant and extremely diligent, he received Semicha from R. Meltzer, as well as from R. Yaakov Dovid Wilovsky (Ridvaz), R. Boruch Ber Leibowitz and R. Yechiel Michel Epstein (Oruch Ha’Shulchon). After serving as Rav in several Kehillos, he immigrated to America in 1922. Upon arrival he was quickly recognized as one of the pre-eminent Poskim in the U.S.A. Renowned as a tremendous Talmid Chochom as well as great Tzaddik. In 1925 he became the director of Ezras Torah, directing the distribution of millions of dollars assistance to the needy throughout the world, although he personally lived extremely frugally. 2 notebooks. One full of handwriting, the other half full. 15 cm. Good condition. Some wear. Opening bid $500