Auction 72 - Rare and Important Items
Letter from Rebbe Yaakov David (The First) of Amshinov – Amshinov, 1860
Opening: $4,000
Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
Sold for: $7,500
Including buyer's premium
Letter (14 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yaakov David Rabbi of Amshinov. Amshinov, [Tammuz 1860?].
Sent to R. "Eli. Yosef Rabbi of Radzanów", requesting to arrange in Warka the collection of funds for his relative R. Yechiel Bunim of "Bezun" (presumably Bieżuń, near Radzanów, Poland).
The first Amshinov Rebbe, R. Yaakov David Kalish (1814-1877, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 262-263), known by Amshinov Chassidim as "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. Appointed rabbi of Gowarczów in his youth, he later served as rabbi of Peshischa (Przysucha) and then as rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria) before R. Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim. Afterwards, he established his court in Amshinov (Mszczonów). A leading Polish rebbe, he was a close friend of the Chiddushei HaRim, collaborating with him in communal activities. This close relationship continued with the latter's grandson, the Sfat Emet of Ger, who bestowed the honor of sandak upon the Amshinov Rebbe at the brit milah of his son R. Nechemia Alter. R. Yaakov David was one of the closest Chassidim of Rebbe Mendele "the Saraf" of Kotzk, and one of the only individuals who succeeded in convincing him to leave the solitude of his room and sit with his Chassidim in Kotzk.
The recipient of the letter: Rebbe Eli. Yosef Rabbi of Radzanów, a senior Chassid of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka (R. Yaakov David's father), who chose him to teach and guide his sons and sons-in-law. In his youth, he was a disciple of Rebbe Bunim of Peshischa. Rebbe Bunim suggested the marriage of R. Eli. Yosef with the daughter of R. Yaakov of Sheps (Sierpc).
[1] leaf. Approx. 14.5 cm. Approx. 14 autograph lines and signature. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears, affecting text (with some loss). Mounted on paper for reinforcement.
Sent to R. "Eli. Yosef Rabbi of Radzanów", requesting to arrange in Warka the collection of funds for his relative R. Yechiel Bunim of "Bezun" (presumably Bieżuń, near Radzanów, Poland).
The first Amshinov Rebbe, R. Yaakov David Kalish (1814-1877, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 262-263), known by Amshinov Chassidim as "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. Appointed rabbi of Gowarczów in his youth, he later served as rabbi of Peshischa (Przysucha) and then as rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria) before R. Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim. Afterwards, he established his court in Amshinov (Mszczonów). A leading Polish rebbe, he was a close friend of the Chiddushei HaRim, collaborating with him in communal activities. This close relationship continued with the latter's grandson, the Sfat Emet of Ger, who bestowed the honor of sandak upon the Amshinov Rebbe at the brit milah of his son R. Nechemia Alter. R. Yaakov David was one of the closest Chassidim of Rebbe Mendele "the Saraf" of Kotzk, and one of the only individuals who succeeded in convincing him to leave the solitude of his room and sit with his Chassidim in Kotzk.
The recipient of the letter: Rebbe Eli. Yosef Rabbi of Radzanów, a senior Chassid of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka (R. Yaakov David's father), who chose him to teach and guide his sons and sons-in-law. In his youth, he was a disciple of Rebbe Bunim of Peshischa. Rebbe Bunim suggested the marriage of R. Eli. Yosef with the daughter of R. Yaakov of Sheps (Sierpc).
[1] leaf. Approx. 14.5 cm. Approx. 14 autograph lines and signature. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears, affecting text (with some loss). Mounted on paper for reinforcement.
Chassidut – Letters and Documents
Chassidut – Letters and Documents