Auction 2
Fine antique Judaica
Jun 14, 2017
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LOT 186:
Levin, R. Aaron
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Sold for: $1,300
Start price:
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1,000
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20%
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Levin, R. Aaron.
Autograph letter on rabbinical letterhead dated 1932 concerning the Rabbinate in Yerushalayim following the passing of R. Yosef Chaim Sonenfeld.
R. Aaron Levin (1880-1941) was born into a distinguished rabbinical family as was renowned from a young age for his brilliant mind coupled with great diligence. He studied primarily under his father, R. Nosson Levin Rav of Reisha and his grandfather the renowned R. Yitzchok Schmelkes, Rav of Lemberg. He served as Rav in Sambor and following his father’s passing in 1926 he succeeded him as Rav in Reisha. He was one of the most influential rabbinical figures in Poland, consulted on every Jewish communal issue and in addition to his rabbinical duties he served as a member of the Polish Sejm (Parliament) as a representative of Agudas Yisroel.
Author of Mateh Aaron.
15.5 by 23 cm. Excellent condition. Two filing holes.
Opening bid $1000
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