Leaf [2 pages] of Torah novellae handwritten by Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot of Brod, on the topic of a prohibition not applying to a prohibition [אין איסור חל על איסור]. The content of this responsum appears with some changes in his book Shu”t Beit Ephraim in the section on Ohr HaChaim (page 188). Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot [1761-1828] was the author of Beit Ephraim, Mateh Ephraim and other books. He was one of the great Later Authorities and one of the most prominent adjudicators of his generation. He was one of the sages of the Brod kloiz. Already during his lifetime he was known as one of the leading adjudicators, and his books were widespread, especially his book on Torah reading, Sha’ar Ephraim, and his Mateh Ephraim which deals with the laws of the high holidays. These books became foundational works in their fields, and have been published in many editions, some of which have had comments and appendices added by various sages. He was both scholarly and wealthy. He was not considered a Chassid himself, but Chassidic leaders admired him. He ordained the author of Divrei Chaim, and was among those who gave approbations for Likkutei Mohara”n together with the Chozeh of Lublin. At the beginning of the approbation for Likkutei Mohara”n, he is described extravagantly: “The rabbi, the gaon, famous in all corners of the world and across the far seas, great among giants, sharp and expert in all realms of Torah, from the earth to the heavens … the holy Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot of Brod ztz”l, author of Shu”t Beit Ephraim and Pri Tevuah as well as other books.” The author of Chatam Sofer attested in his eulogy: “He truly encompassed Torah and greatness, and in place of greatness was his humility … he knew he was one of the (rabbinic) leaders the world … Father, Father, chariot of Israel and its horsemen … his words resound in our study hall every day.” [1] leaf, written on both sides, 19.5×16 cm. Minimal corrections and erasures. Fine condition. Aging stains. Two isolated worming holes in the white margins. Tear-marks in the right margin without damage to text.