Bidspirit auction | Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity!! For Sale: The apartment

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity!! For Sale: The apartment of Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik At Real Estate Value Only – No Additional Charge for Historical Significance! - * For this lot * the auction house commission is 8% + VAT (including for international buyers). Rabbi Yosef Buxbaum, who lived in the same building as the Gaon of Tchebin on Even Shaprut Street, recounted the following story: A short time after the passing of the Gaon of Tchebin in 1966 (Tav-Shin-Kaf-Vav), Rabbi Buxbaum stepped out of his home and noticed Rabbi Aryeh Levin standing with a Book of Tehillim (Psalms) in his hands, weeping bitterly. Alarmed, he approached him and asked what had happened. Rabbi Aryeh explained that one of his acquaintances was critically ill and in desperate need of salvation. He had been searching for a place where he could pour out his heart in prayer, as in those years, it was not possible to pray at the Western Wall. Rabbi Aryeh said that he decided to stand here, near this great house, where a lion of Torah had lived, a place from which Torah and guidance for Israel had emanated. It was a home where the brokenhearted and those in need of salvation had found relief and comfort. Therefore, he felt this was a worthy place for prayers to be accepted. 📖 Source: The Buxbaum family. (Published in the book Sar HaTorah by H.S. Rosenthal). The Sacred Residence – The Home and Study of the Rosh Yeshiva, One of the Greatest Torah Sages of the Last Generation, the Holy Gaon, Rabbi Meshulam Dovid HaLevi Soloveitchik ”And the study hall of Rabbi Eliezer was made like an atrium, and there was one stone there which was designated for his seat. Once, Rabbi Yehoshua entered, kissed that stone, and said: 'This stone is like Mount Sinai, and he who sits upon it is like the Ark of the Covenant.'” The revered home and study hall of a singular figure among the great righteous leaders of the last generation—Rabbi Meshulam Dovid HaLevi Soloveitchik. The property is offered at the standard real estate price for the area, without any added valuation for its immense historical significance. Property Details A three-room apartment located at 28 Amos Street, Jerusalem, on the first floor of a three-story building constructed approximately 65 years ago according to the spacious architectural standards of that time, featuring large rooms, high ceilings, three balconies, and a surrounding courtyard. The apartment is situated in one of the most desirable areas—the heart of the Geula neighborhood, the vibrant center of ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem. It is important to note that according to real estate data, Geula is considered a prestigious neighborhood with high and stable property values. Studies show that real estate values in the area continue to rise over time, keeping pace with or slightly exceeding the average rate in Jerusalem, primarily due to its central location and high demand from the ultra-Orthodox community. The Legacy of the Rosh Yeshiva In this very home, Rabbi Meshulam Dovid Soloveitchik dedicated himself to serving his Creator for decades until his final days. He rarely left his home, and leading Torah sages and Hasidic Rebbes would come to visit him. Decisive matters concerning the Brisk dynasty were determined within these walls. Jerusalem’s residents and countless visitors recall the crowds gathering at the windows to hear his shiurim (Torah lectures) and the inspirational talks during Ra’ava D’Ra’avin (the exalted moments after the Shabbat Mincha prayer) when the house overflowed with students and followers. After thorough research, the starting price of this property is below the market value for real estate in this area (approx. 50,000 NIS per square meter)—without any additional cost for the immense historical and spiritual value of the residence of one of the greatest tzaddikim of the generation—the son of Rabbi Yitzchak Ze’ev HaLevi Soloveitchik (the Brisker Rav), grandson of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk, and great-grandson of the Beis HaLevi. Prime Location This property is situated in the best location in Jerusalem—28 Amos Street, a quiet side street connecting to the bustling Malchei Yisrael Street, home to Geula’s main shopping district. It is adjacent to Kikar HaShabbat and the luxury Schneller project (where new apartments are valued at 80,000–100,000 NIS per square meter). Finding quality real estate in this area—especially accessible apartments—is extremely difficult. Real Estate Advantages Three air exposures First-floor, accessible, yet well-lit and ventilated (a rare feature in this area) Potential for additional construction beneath the apartment and in the surrounding courtyard space (legal feasibility not verified; courtyard rights not officially registered with the property; no rights to the building’s roof) Preserved in its original state, as it was during the lifetime of Rabbi Soloveitchik, including the original flooring,