Letter of blessing from the Admor Rabbi Itzikel of Pshevorsk. Aix-les-Bains, France.
[2] pages, ink on official paper. 14×21 cm. 15 lines in his handwriting, and with his signature.
The Admor signs his name: “The small one, Moshe Yitzchak, grandson of the rabbi of all Israel, Rabbi Elimelech Ztzukllh”h.” On the reverse side of the page, the Admor added an additional sentence and blessing, and signed as mentioned.
The Admor Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak Gwirtzman of Pshevorsk [1882-1976], was the primary disciple of Rabbi Yechezkel of Shinova, firstborn son of the author of Divrei Chaim of Sanz and descendant of the author of Noam Elimelech , which he mentioned in his signature. There were righteous people who saw him as a faithful successor to his illustrious ancestor. He resided in Pshevorsk, hence he was known as Rabbi Itzikl of Pshevorsk. He was exiled to Siberia during the Holocaust. He later returned to Poland, moved to France, and then to Antwerp by instruction of the Admor, Rabbi Aharon of Belz. He was known as a miracle worker and thousands of people flocked to him from across the world. He was also known for the charity he gave. He passed away on Yom Kippur of 1976. See his biography in Roeh Even Yisrael [Brooklyn 1989], and some of his Torah thoughts in Siach Yitzchak HaChadash [London 2011].
Moderate-fine condition. Minor tears to white margins without damage to text. Stains.