Collection of handwritten documents, Torah movellae and Halachic responsa, by R. Shmuel Tzvi Wein, rabbi of Wizajny, Lithuania. [Ca. 1870-1875].
R. Shmuel Tzvi HaLevi Wein, rabbi of Wizajny (Otzar HaRabbanim 19623) was the son of the renowned R. Moshe Aryeh HaLevi, rabbi of Eišiškės, Ponevezh and Jonava [R. Moshe Aryeh was a leading rabbi of his times, who in 1872 wrote an approbation to the first edition of the book Chafetz Chaim. He passed away in 1892]. R. Shmuel Tzvi served in the rabbinates of Ponevezh and Jonava, and in c. 1870 was appointed rabbi of Wiżajny (near Kalvarija). He was renowned as a sharp, clever Torah scholar. He later traveled to the United States (before 1888) where he remained for over 40 years. He served as rabbi in Boro Park, and became one of the most prominent rabbis in the New York area. He also headed the "Beit Din Hagadol" which was established in opposition to Agudat HaKehillot. He passed away ca. 1920.
[31] written leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Fair condition. Thin brittle paper. Wear and open tears to the margins.