Fascinating Handwritten Letter from Rabbi Moshe Sokolovsky, Author of ‘Imrei Moshe’ Regarding the Importance of his Yeshiva
Brisk, 1930
In the letter, Rabbi Moshe tells of several bochurim he accepted to his prestigious yeshiva ‘Toras Chesed’ in Brisk, because they specifically wanted to attend his yeshiva and not others!
"Regarding sending talmidim from the small yeshivos – I have already accepted this week two talmidim… and besides this from the local small yeshiva nine talmidim, apart from some older bochurim from other places who absolutely refused to travel from here."
He concludes: "And may Hashem help us that we should be able to manage and provide for their expenses, writing hurriedly with regards, with respect and honor to them, Moshe Sokolovsky."
During this period, HaRav Steinman zt"l, his primary talmid, learned in the yeshiva.
The Gaon Rabbi Moshe Sokolovsky (1868-1931) was Rosh Yeshiva of Toras Chesed in Brisk which was founded by the Gaon Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik who invited him to serve there as Rosh Yeshiva. He passed away while giving a shiur in yeshiva on Maseches Yevamos.
His sefer ‘Imrei Moshe’ which was published between the two world wars, was very well received in the Lithuanian yeshivos. Yeshiva students enjoyed his opinions, which were built with deep understanding and logic and which illuminated the eyes of learners with their clarity. His chiddushim, especially on Maseches Yevamos, were regularly quoted by the Rabbanim and their talmidim in the Beis Medrash.
Brisk, 1930.
Rabbi Moshe’s handwriting and signature. On the back of the postcard is his stamp. Good condition; filing holes.
