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Page written by The Steipler Rabbi Yaakov Yisroel Kanievsky. - Page of novella , handwritten by R. Yaakov Yisroel Kanievsky, the Steipler Gaon. R' Yaakov Yisroel Kanievsky (1899–1985), was known as the Steipler Gaon after his hometown Hornosteipel. Orphaned at young age, he learned in the Novardok Yeshiva, where he was renowned for his great diligence. Following his marriage to the sister of the Chazon Ish, he served as Rosh Yeshiva of the Novardok Yeshiva in Pinsk until 1934, when he emigrated to Eretz Yisroel settling in Bnei Brak. World renowned, he shunned publicity and lived in humble surroundings, teaching, writing and devoting himself to Torah and good deeds. His magnum opus the multi-volume Kehilas Yaakov on most of the tractates of the Talmud was enthusiastically received and is an important Talmudic work, studied in many Yeshivos. Pages : 1 page - 1 side. Size : 20 x 15.5. Condition : Very good condition.