Letter from Sir Moses Montefiore to Dr. Winternitz, Head of the Community of Linz-Ufrahr in Austria. London, 1877

Letter from Sir Moses Montefiore to Dr. Winternitz, Head of the Community of Linz-Ufrahr in Austria. London, 1877

Letter from Sir Moses Montefiore to Dr. Winternitz, head of the Linz-Urfahr congregation in Austria regarding the dedication of the synagogue in the community. London, 1877.

Specifications: [3] pages, official paper. 20x25 cm. German with words and a prayer in Hebrew.

Unique Features: It seems that the letter was written by Montefiore's helper and secretary Eliezer HaLevi, and Montefiore signed it in English. On the third and last page, it is written (in Hebrew) 'Open our eyes to see the joy of the Holy City of Jerusalem and the glory of Zion speedily in our days.'

Content of the Letter: In his letter, Montefiore thanks Dr. Winternitz for his invitation to the dedication of the synagogue, but he must turn the invitation down due to the poor condition of his health. He sends his regards to the rabbi of the community, Dr. Kurrein. In the letter he notes that he is sending a silver goblet with the letter. He wanted to send a Torah scroll from Vilna or Jerusalem at a later date, after it was written, and he planned to write the last three words himself.

Sir Moses Montefiore [1784-1885], the famous philanthropist who dedicated his life to helping the Jewish people. He visited the Land of Israel seven times, despite the difficulties and dangers on the way, and in his visits he took action for the Jewish communities in Israel, who lived in harsh conditions of poverty and illnesses.

Condition: Fine. Fold marks. Stains.