* Sharp letter by Rabbi Chaim Kreiswirth, rabbi of Antwerp, opposing those who raised questions about his kashrut supervision.
[1] paper. 14×22 cm. All in his hand and with his signature. Rabbi Chaim strongly states, “Whoever questions this hechsher, it is as if he is questioning all the Jewish batei din from the times of Moses…”
Rabbi Chaim Kreiswirth (1920-2001) was a disciple of Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin. In his youth he was known as the “genius from Krakow.” He moved to America after the Holocaust. He served as rabbi of Antwerp for about fifty years.
Fold marks. Binder holes. Minimal stains. Very fine condition.
* Letter from Rabbi Chaim Kreiswirth, rabbi of Antwerp [1994] to the administration of the community, regarding various communal issues.
[1] letterhead. 30×22 cm. Typewritten letter, with his signature.
Rabbi Kreiswirth answers questions regarding firing mashgichim and the beit knesset and local mikveh.
Fold marks. Very fine condition.