Letter from Rabbi Mordechai Twersky of Rachmastrivka, c. 1880.
Specifications: [1] leaf, 13×21 cm. All in his handwriting and with his signature.
Background: Rabbi Mordechai [Mottele] Twersky was born in 1840. His father was Admor Yochanan of Rachmastrivka, who was the son of the Maggid of Chernobyl. In his second marriage, he became the son-in-law of his uncle, Admor Dovid of Tolna. Even during his father’s life, many chassidim were drawn to him. In [1906], he immigrated to Eretz Yisrael and settled in Jerusalem. He was the first Chernobyl scion to immigrate to Eretz Yisrael and many chassidim from Jerusalem gathered to his court. He was wounded in the riots of 1920, on his way back from the kotel, and died from his wounds.
Condition: Very fine. Minimal aging stains.