“Ordination” certificate for halachic instruction – and receipt of the title “Moreinu” – handwritten and signed by the mighty gaon Rabbi Simchah Bunim Sofer, author of Shevet Sofer and av beit din of Pressburg. Rabbi Simcah Bunim Sofer was of distinguished lineage – son of the author of Ktav Sofe r and grandson of the author of Chatam Sofer , leaders of Hungarian Jewry.
Wondrous certificate with superlative praises for the gaon Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Singer, with the Shevet Sofer granting him rabbinic ordination and adorning him with the prominent title “Moreinu HaRav” – which gives him the authority to decide halachah for the public. Entirely in his hand, with his signature and his personal stamp.
Refer to the Hebrew catalog text for a brief biography of Rabbi Simchah Bunim Sofer – Schreiber .
[1] leaf official paper. Approximately 14×22 cm. 21 lines in his hand.
Very fine condition. Aging stains. Fold marks. Professionally restored.