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LOT 282:
Letter from Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman, the 'Yeriot Shlomo,' Eisenstadt, 1858
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Letter from Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman, the 'Yeriot Shlomo,' Eisenstadt, 1858
Letter from Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer regarding stopping the re-printing of the book "Eidut L'Yisrael." Eisenstadt, 1858.
Specifications: [1] leaf, paper. 28x20 cm. Signed autograph.
Content: Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer wanted to re-print the book Eidut L'Yisrael by Rabbi Shlomo Plesner, which defends teaching the Talmud. This was vital to reinforce the Talmud's status and that of the Oral Torah, against the actions of the Reform movement and the fear that the Hungarian authorities and clergy would forbid teaching of the Talmud. In order to lower the expenses of the book, Rabbi Azriel approached different rabbis and asked them to sign on subscriptions. Following the Kaiser's order allowing yeshiva students to continue their studies, Rabbi Azriel decided to stop the printing, which could have incited the members of the Reform movement. However, he considered it vitally important to remain alert and re-start the printing if necessary, and saw it important that rabbis write thank you letters to the Kaiser. "And G-d in His great kindness will save us from all impediments and harm and will make us find favor in the heart of the king and to do good with us and will give them the idea to elevate the Torah."
Background: Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer [1820-1899] served as rabbi of the city of Eisenstadt, founded the Rabbinic Seminary and the 'Torah Im Derech Eretz' approach which aroused strong opposition among the zealots of Hungary. Rabbi of the Orthodox Adat Yisrael congregation in Berlin from 1869. He worked against the Reform movement, established many charitable institutions and supported the settlement of the Land of Israel and Jewish communities throughout the world.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman, author of the responsa Yeriot Shlomo and Av Beit Din of Mako from 1826 until his passing in 1863.
Condition: Moderate. Fold marks, stains, minimal tiny tears.
