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LOT 477:
Important Letter Regarding the Study of Mussar and Changing One's Nature by Rabbi Yechezkel Levenstein
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Important Letter Regarding the Study of Mussar and Changing One's Nature by Rabbi Yechezkel Levenstein
Interesting letter written and signed by the Mashgiach Rabbi Yechezkel Levenstein regarding the study of mussar. The letter is addressed to Rabbi Shmuel Hominer, Vayikra 1960 [erev Pesach].
The letter opens with blessings for Rabbi Hominer for the fact that he merited to teach people fear of G-d through books of mussar, "how great is the need at this time for fortifying belief ... Chavakuk came and summarized it all in one ..." Rabbi Levenstein is amazed by the words that Rabbi Hominer wrote about breaking one's nature, "how awesome it is to see the the judgment ... in various situations ... to see that there is no room to have pity, heaven forbid, on one's nature ..." He concludes with blessings for a happy, kosher Passover.
Rabbi Yechezkel Levenstein [1885-1974] was a leading mussar proponent. He studied in Kelm and earned the title "HaMashgiach" and taught thousands of students. He was the Mashgiach in Mir and then in Ponevezh. His essays were published in the Ohr Yechezkel series.
Rabbi Shmuel Hominer [1914-1977] was one of the glorious personalities of Jerusalem. He was an outstanding Torah scholar and a true "eved Hashem" as the Mashgiach terms him. He authored noted works including the Ikrei HaDinim on the laws of forbidden speech, which earned him the title "The small Chofetz Chaim."
[1] piece of lined paper. 20x14 cm.
Light fold marks. Very fine condition.
