Rabbi Yosef Messas - Collection of Letters and Pictures

Rabbi Yosef Messas - Collection of Letters and Pictures

Four letters in Rabbi Yosef Messas's handwriting and with his signature and personal stamp. Letters dated 1966, 1967, 1970.  The letters were addressed to the secretary of the city of Haifa, Mr. Moshe Rofeh, letters wishing a full recovery and appreciation. In one of the letters, Rabbi Messas refers to the secretary's wife, and that he was unable to visit during her illness: "Apologize to your honored wife on my behalf, as I did not visit her in the hospital or at home as I also suffered very much in the great cold that passed, and only my clean conscience sustained me in that I didn't cancel my enormous work schedule towards old age ...." Also, New Year's greetings appear on a "Shana Tova" card that Rabbi Messas wrote in designed and colored letters with his signature. The original envelopes in which letters were sent are included [which are also written in Rabbi Messas' handwriting].

*Two photographs and a photograph-postcard of Rabbi Messas. 9x14 cm.

*Printed card in which the rabbi expresses appreciation for the blessings he received after being appointed Cheif Rabbi of Haifa and District.

*Rabbi Messas's calling card [Rabbi Chaim, previously Rabbi in Tlemcen 17 years, and Deputy Rabbi in Meknes 21 years. Av Beit Din of the laws of the authority of Morocco 18 years ... and now Chief Rabbi of ... Haifa."]

Rabbi Yosef Messas [1892-1974]. At the age of 31 served as the chief rabbi of Tlemcin, Algeria, after which he served as dayan in Meknes [Morocco]. Decorated by the king of Morocco. Immigrated to Israel in 1964 and served as chief rabbi f Haifa until his passing. Authored 48 books, among them Shu"t Mayim Chaim and Otzar HaMichtavim.

9 items in total.

Various sizes and conditions, generally fine - very fine.