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”In the present case, it was known from the outset that the entire arrangement of the Kiddushin was conducted solely for the purpose of obtaining a residence permit in the Land, and not with intent for acquisition of Kiddushin”. Halachic clarification by HaGaon Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank. Jerusalem, [ca. 1938]. “And now let us consider the Kiddushin of her sister, which were performed for the purpose of obtaining a permit so that she could remain in the Land… and they explicitly resolved in their minds that it was not for the sake of Kiddushin nor for the sake of marriage at all, and there is here no intention for acquisition of marital union… it may therefore be argued that there is no Kiddushin here at all.” Conclusion of a Halachic responsum regarding the validity of fictitious marriages not performed for the sake of marital union whatsoever, by the Rav of Jerusalem, Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank. Jerusalem, [ca. 1938]. [2] leaves, official stationery of Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank, numbered 2–3, containing [3] pages, in his handwriting and signature. The first leaf of this letter is lacking. In the letter, the Rav discusses the Halachic significance of fictitious marriages, which were common in his era for the purpose of obtaining entry permits to Eretz Yisrael (since for married couples, one entry permit was sufficient). Apparently not yet printed. HaGaon Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank (1873–1961) — Rav of Jerusalem and author of the responsa “Har Tzvi, ” among the foremost Poskim who arose for the Jewish people in recent generations, a wondrous genius to whom all the secrets of Torah and the approaches of the Rishonim and Acharonim were revealed, an extraordinary diligent scholar, and alongside all this a compassionate father to every poor and needy person, an energetic activist for every matter of holiness, and a fearless fighter in defense of the sanctities of Israel and preservation of religion. Many of these struggles took place during the early years of the State: he fought against the drafting of girls and national service, autopsies, the question of “Who is a Jew, ” Sabbath observance in dairies and kibbutzim, and worked toward establishing the institution of the rabbinate, preserving Jewish education, Kashrus, Shemittah, Shechitah, and many other matters. First leaf lacking, stains, folds, tears on one of the leaves. Fair–good condition.