A letter by the Admor Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn. 1938.
[1] page. 29×22 cm. Official paper. All in his handwriting and with his signature. Written in black fountain pen.
A thank-you letter from the Admor Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1857-1948), in which he thanks his Chassidim in Chicago for their support and blesses them with many blessings.
The Admor Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1857-1948) was known as a holy man and as the elder of the Rebbes of the Ruzhin dynasty, and the last grandson of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin. From 1894 he was his father’s replacement as the Admor of Husiatyn and thousands of Chassidim from Galicia came to his court, among them rabbis known throughout Galicia. During World War I he moved to Vienna, and in 1937 he immigrated to Israel, to Tel Aviv, and was known as the elder of the Rebbes and as a holy man who was greatly admired by all.
Fold marks. A slight tear with no lack. Fine condition.