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LOT 34:
Polemic. Obituary for the Author of Chafetz Chaim. Historic. Only One in the World (?)
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Polemic. Obituary for the Author of Chafetz Chaim. Historic. Only One in the World (?)
Deep mourning for the Jewish people. Eulogy for the author of Chafetz Chaim at the Meah She'arim yeshivah in Jerusalem, in the presence of Jerusalem rabbis, led by Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. [Jerusalem] Salomon Press [1933]. Especially rare. Not found in the National Library.
The poster also declares a bitul melechah [work stoppage] on behalf of the chief rabbinate in all cities in the Land of Israel during the eulogy. As dictated by custom, Rabbi Kook was the one who determined the special text of the announcement.
The eulogy took place on the day of burial. Sunday, 26 Elul, 1933.
The first to speak was the gaon Yisrael, Rabbeinu Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, shlit"a, chief rabbi of the Land of Israel and the ga'ava"d of the Holy City. Following him was Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer, Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horowitz, Rabbi Y. M. Charlop, Rabbi Yechiel Michel Tukachinsky and a representative of Chief Rabbi Ya'akov Meir.
As is known, Rabbi Amram Blau lashed out against Rabbi Kook in the midst of the eulogy. This resulted in a huge storm and even the British Police intervened to restore order so the eulogy could continue. Following this, Rabbi Amram Blau was relieved of his position as editor of the Kol Yisrael journal. Material attached.
[1] leaf paper. 50x70 cm.
Moderate-fine condition. Slight tears with lack. Minimal stains.
