Letter in learning on the topic of “unremoved Matnos Kehuna”, by the Gaon Rabbi Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz, Rosh Yeshiva of Ponevezh.
Addressed to Rabbi Chanoch Henich Karelenstein, the letter contains Rabbi Lefowitz’s response to Rav Karelenstein’s comments on his Sefer on tractate Gittin, regarding Matnos Kehuna that were not taken.
At the end of the letter, Rav Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz writes: “All this I have written due to the dearness of your words, which come from toil in Torah, and due to the many concerns I will be short in blessing and your success, seeking your peace.”
Long letter, ~35 lines in his handwriting.
The Gaon Rabbi Michel Yehuda Lefkovitz [1914-2011] was Rosh Yeshiva of Ponevezh for juniors, member of Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah of Degel HaTorah and one of the leaders of the Lithuanian community. During his life he was referred to many times by the title ‘Glory of the generation’ or ‘Father of the Yeshivos’. Born in Valozhyn and studied at the Ramailis Yeshiva by his distinct teacher and Rav, Rabbi Shlomo Heiman. Later he published his Rav’s lessons. In Eretz Yisrael, he was close to Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer and to his rabbis at the Hebron Yeshiva: Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna, Rabbi Aharon Cohen and Rabbi Leib Chasman. With time he also became close to the Gaon the "Chazon Ish". For many years he headed the Ponevezh Yeshiva for juniors and his disciples include the Geonim Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, Rabbi Nissim Karelitz, Rabbi Meir Zvi Bergman, Rabbi Dov Tzvi Karlenstein and many more.
Unlined paper, fold marks, single stain. Very good condition.
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