Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Medical Prescription by the Rebbe of Sokolov
Opening: $500
Sold for: $5,000
Including buyer's premium
Medical prescription, by the Rebbe Yitzchak Zelig Morgenshtern Rabbi of Sokolov. 1925.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Morgenstern (1865-1940, Encyclopedia of Chasidut, II, pages 132-134), one of the leading Rebbes of Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Mendele of Kotzk and son of the Rebbe of Pulav. Rabbi of Sokolov since 1899. One of the founders of the Rabbinic Association of Poland and its vice president. Among founders of "Agudat Yisrael" and among Gerrer Rebbe's representatives in "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah". Amongst his descendants were dynasties of Rebbes (Novominsk and others). Remains of his novellae were printed in the book "She'erit Yitzchak" (1988).
From the year 1904 served as Rebbe in Sokolov and Otwock. Established a Yeshivah and headed it. Thousands of Chasidim flocked to his court for guidance and strengthening, advice and assistance. He used to give talismans and medical prescriptions, due to his extensive medical knowledge. [The receivers of prescriptions used to keep the prescriptions as a talisman].
Here is a medical prespcription that he handed, on the enclosed envelope has an inscription by the recipient, "medicine given to me by the Rebbe of Sokolov, abroad".
Note 17.5 X 5.5 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, slightly worn folds and borders.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Morgenstern (1865-1940, Encyclopedia of Chasidut, II, pages 132-134), one of the leading Rebbes of Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Mendele of Kotzk and son of the Rebbe of Pulav. Rabbi of Sokolov since 1899. One of the founders of the Rabbinic Association of Poland and its vice president. Among founders of "Agudat Yisrael" and among Gerrer Rebbe's representatives in "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah". Amongst his descendants were dynasties of Rebbes (Novominsk and others). Remains of his novellae were printed in the book "She'erit Yitzchak" (1988).
From the year 1904 served as Rebbe in Sokolov and Otwock. Established a Yeshivah and headed it. Thousands of Chasidim flocked to his court for guidance and strengthening, advice and assistance. He used to give talismans and medical prescriptions, due to his extensive medical knowledge. [The receivers of prescriptions used to keep the prescriptions as a talisman].
Here is a medical prespcription that he handed, on the enclosed envelope has an inscription by the recipient, "medicine given to me by the Rebbe of Sokolov, abroad".
Note 17.5 X 5.5 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, slightly worn folds and borders.
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