Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Collection of Letters from Students of Mir Yeshiva, Kobe (Japan) – 1941
Opening: $300
Sold for: $425
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Collection of letters sent to Rabbi Anschel Weinhaus, by his companions, disciples of the Mir Yeshiva, Kobe (Japan), 1941.
From the content of the letters it appears that the young man Anschel Weinhaus arrived directly at Shanghai, and his friends who possessed transit visas via Japan, are updating him regarding happenings in the Yeshiva and efforts being made in order to obtain entry permits to the USA.
* Lengthy letter by young man Kalman Lichtenstein [eventually rabbi in the USA] who portrays events from the Yeshiva, and efforts made for the benefit of the Yeshiva, in home of Ashkenazi rabbi in Shanghai. * Letter by young man Moshe Bunim Pirutinsky [eventually rabbi in the USA, author of Sefer HaBrit on laws of circumcision], who relates that he is writing concisely “since time is of essence and I am presently occupied with delving into serious matters in Yevamot”. * Two lengthy letters from young man by name of “Anschel” who mentions happenings in the Yeshiva and efforts made in order to obtain Visas to the USA and refusal of American authorities and Cuban ambassador to assist the refugees. He relays that Rabbi Chaim [Shmulevitz] is delivering classes and Rabbi Yechezkel [Levenstein] is imparting ethical discourses, and is urging them to travel to Shanghai. He relays and quotes an acute dialogue between Rabbi Chaim and USA ambassador in Cuba, who refuses to grant visas to the refugees, and mentions that only the ambassador in Yokohama has succeeded in obtaining several visas. As well, he relates the policy of the USA migration authorities refusing to grant visas to anybody whose family is under German or Russian occupation for fear of espionage… [tragic decision which prevented many Holocaust escapees from finding refuge].
Two young men by the name of Anschel Weinhaus studied in the Mir Yeshiva in Shanghai. Apparently, both letters were written from one to the other. Following the war one of them arrived in Bnei Brak, taught Torah and passed away in 1978, and the second [disciple of Rabbi Baruch Ber in Kamenitz Yeshiva] arrived in the USA where he served in the rabbinate and passed away approximately four years ago.
4 letters, 8 pages, various sizes and conditions.
From the content of the letters it appears that the young man Anschel Weinhaus arrived directly at Shanghai, and his friends who possessed transit visas via Japan, are updating him regarding happenings in the Yeshiva and efforts being made in order to obtain entry permits to the USA.
* Lengthy letter by young man Kalman Lichtenstein [eventually rabbi in the USA] who portrays events from the Yeshiva, and efforts made for the benefit of the Yeshiva, in home of Ashkenazi rabbi in Shanghai. * Letter by young man Moshe Bunim Pirutinsky [eventually rabbi in the USA, author of Sefer HaBrit on laws of circumcision], who relates that he is writing concisely “since time is of essence and I am presently occupied with delving into serious matters in Yevamot”. * Two lengthy letters from young man by name of “Anschel” who mentions happenings in the Yeshiva and efforts made in order to obtain Visas to the USA and refusal of American authorities and Cuban ambassador to assist the refugees. He relays that Rabbi Chaim [Shmulevitz] is delivering classes and Rabbi Yechezkel [Levenstein] is imparting ethical discourses, and is urging them to travel to Shanghai. He relays and quotes an acute dialogue between Rabbi Chaim and USA ambassador in Cuba, who refuses to grant visas to the refugees, and mentions that only the ambassador in Yokohama has succeeded in obtaining several visas. As well, he relates the policy of the USA migration authorities refusing to grant visas to anybody whose family is under German or Russian occupation for fear of espionage… [tragic decision which prevented many Holocaust escapees from finding refuge].
Two young men by the name of Anschel Weinhaus studied in the Mir Yeshiva in Shanghai. Apparently, both letters were written from one to the other. Following the war one of them arrived in Bnei Brak, taught Torah and passed away in 1978, and the second [disciple of Rabbi Baruch Ber in Kamenitz Yeshiva] arrived in the USA where he served in the rabbinate and passed away approximately four years ago.
4 letters, 8 pages, various sizes and conditions.
The Holocaust, She'erit HaPleita in Europe and in the Far East
The Holocaust, She'erit HaPleita in Europe and in the Far East