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Letter from Rav Yosef Chizkiyahu Mishkovski, Av Beis Din of Krynki to the Chazon Ish. Handwritten letter by Rav Yosef Chizkiyahu Mishkovski of Krynki to the ”Gaon Yeshurun”- Rav Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz- known by all as the Chazon Ish. Personal letter with request to pray for him and his family on Yom Kippur for a complete recovery. Written during Aseres Yemey Teshuva, 5704. Rav Yosef Chizkiyahu Mishkovski- of the great Poland Rabbonim in the generation before the holocaust. One of the heads of 'Va'ad HaYeshivos' as well as 'Va'ad Hatzalah', he was a gaon in Torah and an energetic Askan, ready to do all that is necessary to further all Torah matters. Born in 5644, his father was a famous gaon in his generation: Rav Chaim Leib of Stawiski. His father in law was the renowned Mussar gaon: Rav Itzaleh Blazer. He learned in Lomze, Telz, Novardok and Radin and was close to the Chofetz Chaim. In 5684 he became one of the founders of 'Va'ad HaYeshivos' and served as a messenger of the Chofetz Chaim and Rav Ch. O. for various matters. In 5701 he managed to escape to Eretz Yisrael with his family. Passed away on 5707. The 'Yeshivas Knesses Chizkiyahu' in Kfar Chassidim was founded in his honor after his passing. 14x22 cm. Mediocre condition.