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Letter of Ordination by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Rabbi of Kovno - Letter of Ordination by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Rabbi of Kovno Letter of ordination handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan, to Rabbi Shmual of Rogoly. Kovno, 1875. Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Specto r (1817-1896), a foremost rabbi of his generation, known for his genius, diligence and tremendous righteousness. Considered the top Torah authority of his generation who led Lithuania and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and serenity. Served in the rabbinate at a young age, from c. 1837. In 1864, was appointed Rabbi of Kovno, where he became famous all over the world as one of the greatest ”poskim”. His responsa and novellae were printed in his series of books: ”Be'er Yitzchak”, ”Nachal Yitzchak” and ”Ein Yitzchak”.