Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Letter from Rebbe Yehuda Leib Twersky of Hornosteipel - United States, 1940s

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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Ben Tzion Yehuda Leib Twersky of Hornosteipel (Hornostaypil). [Chicago, United States, ca. 1940s].
In the letter, which is addressed to his sons, the Rebbe blesses them that they be saved from any sorrow and fear, and discusses the obtention of immigration documents for them.
Rebbe [Ben Tzion] Yehuda Leib Twersky (Tishrei 1867-1951), son of Rebbe Mordechai Dov of Hornosteipel and grandson of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. A tremendous Torah scholar and Tzaddik, renowned for his great charitability. He succeeded his father as rebbe of Hornosteipel. Escaped to the United States from Belgium just before the Nazi invasion, and established his Beit Midrash in Chicago, where he continued his charitable activities.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains and some wear.
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Chassidut – Letters and Manuscript