Manuscript. Long poem as a blessing for a new year, by R’ Menachem Mendel Lev, sent to his father-in-law, R’ Baruch Binyamin Zev II, 1924.
Long poem, set to the acrostic of the phrase “year 5785, Leshana Tove tikatevu…”, as well as the names of people from the family.
It recalls the Akeida, and speaks of the longing of the family to be reunited with their father, who had been incarcerated.
Please see the Hebrew listing for biographical information on the various individuals mentioned.
[1] pg. 28x44cm. The letters forming the acronym are in red ink.
Tiny tears along the fold lines. Damage in the corners and lower edge with damage to a few words. Good condition.
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