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Autograph Letter by the Wonder-Worker Rabbi Yitzchak Huberman – “The Tzaddik of Ra’anana.” 1952 [5712] - Autograph Letter, in the Hand and with the Signature of the Wonder-Worker and Hidden Tzaddik Rabbi Yitzchak Huberman, from his early years in Eretz Yisrael, in Ra’anana, regarding the acquisition of siddurim and sacred books for the Beit Midrash he established there. Ra’anana, 1952 [5712]. As is well known, the handwritten letters and especially the signatures of holy tzaddikim are considered amulets (segulot) for all manner of salvations. Offered here: a postal card (approx. 150 words), entirely in the holy handwriting of Rabbi Yitzchak Huberman, with his signature appearing twice. Rabbi Huberman was one of the great hidden tzaddikim of the last generations, revered by both Hasidic and Lithuanian gedolim, who during his lifetime already spoke and wrote in awe of his exalted soul. Rabbi Yitzchak HaKohen Huberman – “The Tzaddik of Ra’anana” (1896–1977): Born in Poland, he studied under Rabbi Yaakov Mordechai of Bilgoraj, the Shem MiShmuel of Sochatchov, and the Imrei Emes of Gur, among others. He was closely associated with the Hasidic courts of Gur and Lubavitch. During the Holocaust he was exiled to Siberia and forced into lumber work; when ordered to work on Shabbat, he deliberately cut off the tip of his finger. After the war he served about six years as rabbi of Wetzlar, Germany. Upon immigrating to Israel he settled in Ra’anana, where he became known as a kabbalist, wonder-worker, and “Po’el Yeshuot, ” close to the Gerrer Rebbes. Maran Rabbi Shach, in his approbation to one of his works, wrote: “Renowned for his fullness in both the revealed and hidden Torah.” He was known on occasion to hint to people about their sins which he perceived through Divine inspiration, and when his close ones expressed amazement, he would say: “I regret that I know—it would be better not to know.” Among his published works: Ben Le’Ashrei, Beracha Meshuleshet. [1] postal card with stamp, 15×10 cm. Entirely in his handwriting, with his signature (twice). Condition: Good–Very Good. Filing holes. Accompanied by: the response letter to Rabbi Huberman’s request.