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Handwritten and signed letter by Rabbi Shaul Yedidyah Elazar Taub of Modzitz. Krauszów, 1925. A beautiful handwritten letter addressed to Rabbi Shmuel Aaron Weber, as part of his numerous efforts helping Jews return to the Land of Israel. In this letter, he praises Rabbi Weber for his efforts and deeds, and expresses his feeling towards the Chassidim in Eretz Yisroel. See extensive Hebrew description Admor Rabbi Shaul Yedidyah Elazar Taub [1887-1947] was son of Rabbi Yisrael Taub, the founder of the Modzitz dynasty. In 1917 he was appointed rabbi of Rakow, and following his father's passing in 1921, began serving as Admor. About a year later, he was appointed rabbi of Krauszów. He would highly praise the Land of Israel, and encouraged his listeners to make aliyah and participate in its reconstruction. The Admor himself visited the Land of Israel several times, and on one of his visits he even met with the British High Commissioner Herbert Samuel. At the outbreak of World War II, he fled to Vilna and managed to escape to the United States. During his stay in Vilna he composed melodies reflecting the Jewish people's terrible tragedy during the war. He passed away in 1948 in the Land of Israel. His Torah teachings are written in the books Imrei Shaul and Yisa Brachah. His son Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Taub, the 'Emrei Esh, ' was appointed in his place, and established a study hall in Tel Aviv.