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Lot 98:

Kaften (Bekishe) from the elderly sage of the generation the Holy Rabbi Yisrael of Husiatyn, from the Ruzhyn dynasty who toiled tiredly for the rescue of Israel after the Holocaust.

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Holy Kaften (Bekishe) from the inner courtyard of the kings palace! used by the elderly holy sage of the generation Rabbi Yisrael of Husiatyn last grandson of the holy Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn.  He was very revered by thousands until this day, his name is mentioned with much respect in all holy courtyards. It is known when the Holy Rabbi Aharon of Belz said the word ‘Rabbi’ alone he referred to the Rabbi of Husiatyn, and gave him his ‘kvitel’ as well. It is known his holy work to halt the Nazi’s armies in the Western African desert, and from then was the beginning of the Nazi’s collapse until their final eradication in Iyar of 1945.

This holy Kaften, was used by the Holy Rav of Husiatyn still at the time he was in the city of Vienna, he wore it and wrapped himself in it during his divine Avodah and prayers in the holy inner chambers of his holy estate.

The Kaften was inherited by his only son-in-law who succeeded him, the Holy Ohalei Yaakov of Husiatyn (son of Rabbi Yitzchak of Bohush), from him to his daughter Mrs Bauminger. Attached detailed certificate and will be sent for those interested.
Length of the Kaften is about 110 cm. width about 120 cm. Repaired and patched in several places, by professional from the Israel Museum. Lightly worn on the sleeves and next to the pockets.

The holy Rabbi Yisrael of Husyatin (1858-1948), venerable eldest righteous of his generation. Son of the holy Rabbi Mordechei Shraga of Husyatin and last grandson of the holy Rabbi of Ruzhin. Was very admired by the holy Rabbi Aharon of Belz and all righteous of the generation. He was especially known for fighting the evil spirit during WWII, for this he lead the group ascending the grave of the holy Ohr HaChaim to plead for mercy and salvation. Was a great gaon but according to Ruzhin conduct of great modesty he tried to hide his greatness in Torah, therefore his Torah annotations are not found.

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