Colored illustrated manuscript leaf, dedication to the volunteer of the Chevra Kaddisha Gomlei Chassadim in Varpalota, signed by the rabbi of the city, Rabbi Binyamin Ze’ev Wolf Chayut.
Varpalota (Hungary), Adar 1817.
The leaf is embellished with two pillars adorned with vases and bouquets, in colored ink.
Square script and "Rashi" script. At the end of the dedication is a handwritten inscription and signature of Rabbi Binyamin Ze’ev Wolf Chayut: "This was written in my presence and I have signed: Ze’ev Wolf Chayut of Varpalota”.
The Gaon Rabbi Binyamin Ze’ev Wolf Chayut (ca. 1768-1847, Ishim B’Teshuvot HeChatam Sofer, p. 91). Disciple of Maran the Chatam Sofer and also studied in Třešť under Rabbi Levi Pollack. Afterward, he was appointed Rabbi of Stupava (Stampfen) and from 1810, he began his 38-year term as Rabbi of Varpalota. Several responsa to him are cited in the Chatam Sofer responsa (see Ishim B’Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, ibid).
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