Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Aharon Walkin to natives of Pinsk residing in New York. Pinsk, 2 Shvat [1930].
Heartfelt letter of request to “faraway members of our city who are close to our hearts” in appeal to support the Yeshiva in Pinsk in which over two hundred young men study “and although their spiritual sustenance is abundant… the Yeshiva students are direly lacking material needs and are nearly starving to death… it is painful to observe the dear students, studying Torah day and night, ...suffering from the pangs of poverty…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Aharon Walkin (1865-1942, Otzar HaRabbanim 1548), among leading rabbinical authorities and teachers of Torah in Lithuania. Studied in Vizhnitz and was among prominent disciples of the Netziv. Later on he studied in Kollel of the Prushim in Kovno and was closely associated with Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor. Served in the rabbinate of communities of Gruzd, Siad and Amtzislav. During World War I was apprehended by the Russians and while in prison authored his composition Beit Aharon on tractate Bava Kamma. Miraculously escaped to Poland where he was appointed as rabbi of the city and Rosh Yeshiva in Pinsk-Karlin. Composed Beit Aharon, Choshen Aharon, Metzach Aharon and Zkan Aharon Responsa. Perished in the Holocaust.
27 cm. Good condition, tears on folding marks.

Four letters: * Letter in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Kook to Professor Pick. Jerusalem, [1921]. * Letter signed by Rabbi Kook, to consul of Egypt. Jerusalem, [1929]. * Letter signed by disciple of Rabbi Kook, Rabbi Ya’akov Moshe Charlap, and his son-in-law Rabbi Shalom Natan Ra’anan-Kook. * Letter signed by Rabbi Shalom Natan Ra’anan-Kook. [Both letters from 1929, written upon stationery of Mercaz HaRAv Yeshiva].
Various sizes and conditions.

Application form for immigration certificate for Rabbi Shmuel Kagan Rabbi of Orsha and his wife Badana, signed by his brother-in-law Rabbi "Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky – Rabbi in the 'Beit Yosef Yeshiva', Bnei Brak", and signed by Rabbi "Yonatan Binyamin HaLevi Ish Horowitz, 'Agudat Yisrael' Chairman". [Chanuka 5696,1935].
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Kahn (1889-perished in the Holocaust), great son-in-law of Rabbi Shemaryahu Yosef Karelitz Rabbi of Kosove, and brother-in-law of the "Chazon Ish" and the Steipler. Was an outstanding disciple of the "Saba of Slabodke". Served in the Orsha (Minsk region) rabbinate from 1918, under the communist rule. On the application form for a certificate, only his wife Badana is mentioned since they were childless.
19X25 cm. Fair condition, stains and tears to margins.

Letter from Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz, Head of the Mir Yeshiva. Jerusalem, Tevet 5731 (1971). In this letter, Rabbi Chaim announces the engagement of his son Rabbi Avraham to the daughter of Rabbi Y. L. Nekritz. The engagement took place in the US and the wedding in Jerusalem. In this letter which was sent to his friend Rabbi S. in the US, he writes: "Although it is difficult for me not to take part in the Tena'im celebration, I am glad that my friend will take part in our happy event".
Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz (1902-1979), grandson of the "Saba" of Novardok and son-in-law of Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, served for many years as head of "Mir Yeshiva" in Jerusalem. A leading rabbi renowned for his diligence and his brilliant discourses that encompassed many Talmudic topics. "Sichot Mussar" and "Sha'arei Chaim" are among his books. The book "Sefer HaZikaron" for Rabbi Shmuelevitz was written in his memory.
Aerogram 18X28 cm. Very good condition.