Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Letter of Approbation and Recommendation from R. Mordechai Rabbi of Oshmiana and Slonim – Slonim, 1909

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Letter handwritten and signed by the wonder-worker R. Mordechai (R. Mordchele), rabbi of Oshmiana and Slonim. Slonim, [13th Iyar] 1909.
Approbation for the book Gan Hadasim, and recommendation of its author – R. Moshe Netanel Potschowsky, whom he praises for his extensive Torah knowledge and fear of G-d. R. Mordchele also explains the importance of printing and distributing the books, and blesses all those who assist in this holy task.
R. Mordechai Weizel Rosenblatt – known as R. Mordchele of Oshmiana (1837-1916) served as dayan and rabbi in various cities, including Oshmiana and Slonim. A leader of his generation, outstanding Torah scholar and posek, he was renowned in Lithuania as a kabbalist and wonder-worker, whose blessings were known to be fulfilled.
[1] leaf. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Folding marks. Filing holes.


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