Bidspirit auction | R. Yechezkel Levenstein. Bnei Brak

R. Yechezkel Levenstein. Bnei Brak 1969. - Autograph letter to the renowned Yerushalmi Tzaddik R. Shmuel Huminer. After dealing with some financial issues, R. Chatzkel continues with warm words and ends with a heartfelt blessing. R. Chatzkel Levenstein (1895-1974), was one of the pre-eminent Mussar giants of his generation. Orphaned at a young age, he learned first in Lomza, then in Radin under the Chofetz Chaim, and finally at the renowned Mussar Yeshiva of Kelm. He served as Mashgiach at the Yeshivos of Kletsk and Mir in Lithuania, and then Yeshivas Lomza in Petach Tikva. Following the passing of the legendary Mirrer Mashgiach R. Yeruchum Levovitz, R. Chatzkel was called back to the Mir to serve as Mashgiach. Together with the other heads of the Yeshiva, he led Yeshivas Mir through its tumultuous exile in Shanghai. After the Holocaust, he traveled with the Mirrer Yeshiva to America but shortly thereafter he returned to Eretz Yisrael, where he assumed the post of Mashgiach in the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. 13 by 20 cm. Excellent condition. Opening bid $500