Letter (over 10 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shalom Moskovitz of Shotz. [London, Ten Days of Repentance, Tishrei 1956].

Addressed to the elderly R. Tzvi Hirsh Ferber, rabbi in London. In response to the letter of good year wishes the latter sent him, R. Shalom Moskovitz writes regretfully that he is unable to come meet him – "We're all elderly, we will meet please G-d in the Next World…". The rebbe blesses him with a good new year, and relates to the trials of the times.

Rebbe Shalom Moskovitz of Shotz (1877-1958), foremost rebbe in the previous generation. Rebbe in London from 1927. A noted halachic authority and a holy man; people from all sects and ranks of society came to receive his blessing, counsel and ruling. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study

Postcard. 14X9 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Postmarks dated 14/09/1956.