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“And if one who sustains a single Jewish soul is considered as though he sustained an entire world, how much more so one who sustains the entire universe that is ours in our Holy City and its environs.” Enthusiastic letter by Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook on behalf of the building campaign for the Eitz Chaim Talmud Torah and Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Rare. “Our brethren, our benefactors! If you desire to strengthen the Beis Yisrael in Eretz Yisrael, hasten to become builders of the horn of Torah and of the Tree of Life in the Land of Life.” Appeal to philanthropists by Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael. With His Holy Handwriting signature and official seal. Original and rare letter. [1] leaf, typewritten, signed by Harav Kook and bearing his seal as Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael. In his letter, Rabbi Kook notes that: “The Talmud Torah and Yeshiva of Eitz Chaim in Jerusalem are renowned as pillars of Torah and settlement in the Holy Land, and as the cornerstone and foundation of Torah and Judaism for our holy city and land.” Therefore, it is necessary: “to add additional wings for sacred studies, for the existing facilities are too small to accommodate all those seeking admission to Eitz Chaim; and so that none be turned away, they are compelled to construct additional educational buildings, ” and likewise: “to establish permanent endowment properties as a fund for the maintenance and expansion of these educational institutions, thereby securing their existence and future in Eretz Yisrael.” Background: Rabbi Kook also served as president of the United Charities Fund in Jerusalem, which supported two cherished and important institutions: the Eitz Chaim Talmud Torah and Yeshiva, and Bikur Cholim Hospital. Each year, the fund published a yearbook to encourage donations, and Rabbi Kook authored several letters and proclamations urging benefactors to contribute toward these vital causes. Fold marks, tears and creases to the margins. Fair–good condition.