[3] official leaves, Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Beit Din in Jerusalem, with the initialed signature of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, 29 cm.
[1] Note written and signed by Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Herman, 14×21.5 cm.
On all three letters of appointment of a power of attorney, the second Dayan is signed with the initials י.ש.א = Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv. Rabbi Herman was appointed executor of the will of Rabbi Yosef Eliyah Radinsky and as the power of attorney over his assets. In his handwritten letter, he resigns from the position.
Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Herman (1880-1967) was a prominent ultra-orthodox figure in America at the beginning of the century. He promoted Torah study and Mitzvah observance in America. His biography was publicized in the best selling book, All For the Boss, which was written by his daughter.
Very fine condition.