Letter from Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz regarding financial assistance for Shemittah observers. [Bnei Brak, 1952?].
Specifications: [1] page, 15×20 cm. Six lines in his hand and with his signature.
Letter Content: The content indicates that the letter was sent to a respected rabbi who lived outside of Israel. The Chazon Ish writes about the Agudat Yisrael and Poalei Agudat Yisrael kibbutzim that were observing all the halachah pertaining to shemittah. He notes that in this shemittah year it was difficult to observe the halachot due to the secular bias of the country, and possibly due to the economic situation, and therefore he asks for financial assistance. He adds that the letter recipient doesn’t need to be encouraged in this area, but he didn’t hold back from telling him about the situation.
The Chazon Ish heavily promoted proper observance of Shemittah without relying on various allowances. He helped the religious settlements that observed the halachah of shemittah.
Condition: Fine condition. Fold marks, tears along the fold lines that were reinforced with tape on the back.