Bidspirit auction | Rare! The Admor of Gur
Rare! The Admor of Gur – the ”Beit Yisrael” (Rabbi Yisrael Alter) - A 4-page document – a record of war damages, including a detailed description of the harm suffered—physical, emotional, and material—as well as the murder of his wife and children by the Nazis, prepared for the purpose of claiming reparations (dated March 31, 1947). Signed by the Admor, of blessed memory. Includes detailed testimony signed by two witnesses: Yaakov Kazlik and Herzl Holchau / Talmudista (Talmudist?). * Rabbi Yisrael Alter – (24 Tishrei 5655 / October 24, 1894 – 2 Adar 5737 / February 20, 1977) was an Admor in the Gur Hasidic dynasty. He rebuilt the movement in Israel following the Holocaust and was one of the prominent Hasidic leaders in the decades following the establishment of the State. He is known by the title ”Beit Yisrael, ” named after the writings published posthumously. The paper is torn and has been repaired with tape (refer to photographs).