Sepher ha-Takanoth shel Kollel America Tiphereth Jerusalem [Constitution of the Kollel America in Jerusalem]

Estimate

$500–$700

Hammer price

$650

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

A.H. Rosenberg

Place

New York

Publication

1898

Description

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew and English text

references

Singerman 5402

summary

The Kollel America was founded in 1897 with the blessing of Rabbi Joshua Diskin (Brisk Rabbi) as a means of support for the 500 American Jews resident in Jerusalem . American Jews were called upon to assume financial responsibility for their countrymen residing in the city . This booklet carries the endorsements of Rabbi Diskin; the U.S. Consul in Jerusalem, Edwin S. Wallace; and the Chief Rabbi of America, Jacob Joseph. Also includes a foreword by the head of the New York office of the Kollel, J.D. Eisenstein (editor of the encyclopedia Otzar Israel)

pp. (5), 2-10, (6). Final leaves loose. Original printed wrappers. 8vo

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