Letter by Rabbi Baruch Yitzchak Yisachar Ha-Levi of Poltosk (Poland) to his relative Rabbi David of Tomachov. Polotsk, 1926.
Rabbi Baruch Yitzchak Yisachar Ha-Levi [Lowenthal], (1875-1944), was born in Poland to an extended family, tens of whom served as rabbis in different cities for generations [the Weigort-Weingot family, Aronsohn and more]. Served as Rabbi of Brisk and of Poltosk for 16 years. Fled to Vilna during the holocaust and with the assistance of Rabbi Chaim Ozer arrived in Jerusalem. His books include "Ateret Rosh", "Zichron Yisachar" and "Birkat Yitzchak".
The receiver of the letter Rebbe David Boronstein of Sochotchov, who at that time served as rabbi of Tomachov. Was born in 1876 to his father author of "Shem Mi-Shmuel", and was educated by his grandfather author of "Avnei Nezer". Served as rabbi of Wishgrod where he established a Yeshivah. Moved to serve as rabbi of Tomachov, after a short while his father died, and he was appointed the third Rebbe of Sochatchov. Was killed in the holocaust in 1943.
Postcard, fair condition. Creases and tears with no omission of text. Post-stamps and postmarks were torn off.