Letter regarding public issues, signed by the immense Gaon Rabbi Zelig Reuven Bengis, Gaavad of Yerushalayim and author of ‘Liflagos Reuven’. 1949
Addressed to Rabbi A.Y. Blumenthal and Rabbi A. N. Porush, the Gaavad comments about the attempts to involve and influence things in our holy community through creating various stresses, and asks that they try to influence those involved. He further writes about the attempt that was made to ask him to convene a meeting in his house but that he was forced to refuse because he is under strict instructions from his physician to rest more.
The Gaavad, Maran the Gaon Rabbi Zelig Reuven Bengis (1864-1954) from the leading Rabbis of Yerushalayim and Gaavad of the Eidah Charedis. Born in Šnipiškės (Shnipishuk) to his father, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsh. Studied in Volozhin and received Smicha from the Torah luminaries, the Netziv, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchonon Spektor, and Rav Chaim of Brisk. From 1894 served Rabbi in Boćki, Kalvarija, and Smolensk. In 1938 was called to serve as Raavad of the Eidah Charedis in Yerushalayim, and emigrated to Eretz Yisrael for that purpose. In Oct. 1948, after the passing of the Maharitz Dushinsky, he was appointed his successor as Gaavad. Led the community with force. Maran Rabbi Shlomo Zalmen Aurbach and Maran Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv were from his illustrious students.
Official letterhead. Typed, with his signature and stamp. Tears on the fold marks. Fair-good condition.
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