R. Zelig Reuven Bengis. Rare Letter Regarding Kollel Chazon Ish. 1950.

Historical autograph letter by R. Zelig Reuven Bengis on behalf of the scholars learning in “Kollel Avreichim in Bnei Brak under the Gaon Ha’Noda L’Misgav Ba’al Chazon Ish Shlita”. This Kollel eventually became known as the famous “Kollel Chazon Ish”. R. Bengis writes of the particular importance to support Torah Study under the “Shilton Ha’Chofshi” i.e. the newly established State of Israel.
R. Zelig Reuven Bengis (1864-1953), was born in Shnipishok (near Vilna) and was known as a prodigy from a young age. When he was seventeen years old he went to study in the Volozhin Yeshiva under the Netziv, who called him the “Living Shas”. While learning at Volozhin, his reputation quickly grew and he was known as a sharp student and diligent learner. In 1892, he was appointed Rav of Bodki, Poland and in 1911 he became Rav of Kalvarija, Lithuania. In 1938 he emigrated to Eretz Yisroel where he served on the Beis Din of the Eidah Ha’Charaidis until his passing. He authored the multi-volume Liflagos Reuven.
Lot includes an additional partial letter from R. Bengis on a Torah subject and includes a handwritten note by his wife in Yiddish.
20.5 by 26.5 cm. Fine condition.
Opening bid $250