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LOT 233:
R. Meir Schapiro. “I am descended from holy ancestors, I established the Daf Ha’Yomi and Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin”. ...
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R. Meir Schapiro. “I am descended from holy ancestors, I established the Daf Ha’Yomi and Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin”. Protest for “Kovod HaTorah”. Extremely unusual. Pietrikow 1930.
Autograph letter by R. Meir Shapiro. He writes that he has sent a transcript of his Derosho which he gave, to the home of the local Rav and should he wish, he may use it.
On the reverse side of the letter, there appears a note written by an unknown hand, seemingly dictated by R. Meir Schapiro, which says the following: “Herr Ruv, I knocked on your door 2 or 3 times and you have avoided me. Eventually we will meet. You should be aware that I descend generation after generation OF from holy ancestors and I merited the masses, with the establishment of the Daf Ha’Yomi and Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin. The Holy Torah will exact its retribution from you, and I and my students will be innocent.” Seemingly there was some conflict, and R. Meir Schapiro felt it necessary to protest the affront to “Kovod HaTorah”.
R. Meir Shapiro (1887-1933), was known as a child prodigy and referred to as the Illui of Shotz. He served as Rav of Galina, Sanock, Pietrekow and finally Lublin. He founded Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin which became the flagship Yeshiva of Poland and initiated the Daf Ha’Yomi program which is followed by tens of thousands to this day.
21.5 by 18 cm. Excellent condition.
Opening bid $2000
