(Of Magrov / Ozheron, 1835-99). Autograph Letter Signed, written in Hebrew to R. Meir.

Estimate: $300–$500
Hammer price: $400

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author

EPSTEIN, YOSEPH ALTER HALEVI

Place

Magrov

Publication

1877

Description

Discusses a topic from Talmud Yerushalmi concerning going to war on the Sabbath.

summary

Descendant of R. Nochum Tzvi of Kalime, R. Yosef Alter Epstein was one of the greatest Poskim of Galicia. He served as Dayan in Magrov and later, Rav of Ozheron. Author of Ginzei Yoseph (Munkatch, 1895) which carried many important approbations, including that of Grand Rabbi Aharon Rokeach of Belz.

One page. Frayed along left margin with some loss.

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