Bidspirit auction | KOL AL HA’MAYIM. VIENNA 1886.

KOL AL HA’MAYIM. VIENNA 1886. MATZOS. RARE! - KOL AL HA’MAYIM. VIENNA 1886. MATZOS. RARE!  Rare polemic regarding the usage of machine-made flour for Matzos, by R. Sholom Kutna.  With the invention of the steam engine, there began the use of millstones operated by steam to produce flour for Matzos. Some leading Poskim forbade using such millstones. A fierce halachic debated ensued, with both sides publishing seforim expounding their positions.  R. Sholom Kutna (1816-1909) was a talmid of the Ksav Sofer. A distinguished Talmid Chochom, he served as Rav of Eisenstadt. Father in law of R. Yeshaya Fuerst of Vienna.  15 pages. 21.8 cm. Fine condition. Bound with Zos Zikaron (Warsaw 1883) and Likutei HaRaMa”z (Munkacs 1891). Antique binding (loose).  Opening bid $150