Ktav Hekdesh in favor of the Etz Chaim Talmud Torah and Yeshiva with the signature of Rabbi Yaacov Shaul Elyashar – the Yis”a Brachah [Jerusalem, 1893].
Specifications: [1] leaf, paper. 21×27 cm. Handwritten signature of Rabbi Yaacov Shaul Elyashar and his official stamp.
Ktav Hekdeh from the woman Rachel daughter of Eliezer who dedicates her house and courtyard to the Etz Chaim Talmud Torah and Yeshiva. After the signature of the two witness the Rishon L’Zion, Rabbi Yaacov Shaul Elyashar added, in his handwriting, in his characteristic signature and official stamp as Chacham Bashi, that he confirms and upholds the aforementioned. The stamp which appears on the Ktav Hekdesh before us was prepared for the occasion of Rabbi Elyashar’s appointment as Chacham Bashi, several months previously.
Background: Rabbi Yaacov Shaul Elyashar was known as the ‘Yisa Brachah’. Served as Av Beit Din of Jerusalem and as the Rishon L’Zion. He headed the delegation of the Jewish community of Jerusalem who greeted the German Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1889, together with Rabbi Shmuel Salant and Rabbi Eliyahu Mani, and even received a medal from him. He passed away in 1906. He wrote many books whose titles include the initials of his name I”sh: Simchah L’I”sh , Ma’aseh I”sh , Derech I”sh , Olat I”sh , Shaal Ha’I”sh , Kavod L’I”Sh and Pnei I”sh . The Givat Shaul neighborhood in Jerusalem is named after him.
Condition: Fine condition. Fold marks, short tears along the fold lines one of which damages a small number of letters which Rabbi Elyashar wrote under his signature.