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A rare invitation from the holy HaChakal Yitzchak of Spinka for the wedding of his grandson, Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Spinka. - A rare invitation for the wedding of the holy Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Spinka – sent by his grandfather, the holy HaChakal Yitzchak of Spinka. Sălaj, 1936. On the reverse side of the invitation, there are Torah insights in homiletics and sharp wit, written in an unidentified handwriting. The invitation is for the first marriage of the holy Rabbi Yaakov Yosef to the daughter of the holy Rabbi Alter Menachem Mendel of Bârșa, son of the holy Rabbi Pinchas of Bârșa, son-in-law of the holy Ahavas Yisrael of Vizhnitz. The wedding took place in the city of Bârșa. ”My strong hope, with the help of the Rock of my salvation, may it be His will that in the merit of our holy and pure ancestors and rabbis, this joyous occasion will bring great blessings and salvation to all of Israel. Therefore, I request my beloved friends to take part in our celebration. Your devoted intercessor, hoping for salvation.” The bride and her entire family perished in the Holocaust along with European Jewry, and only the groom survived the war. [1] Printed invitation. Light wear and tears along the fold lines. Age stains. Good condition.