A lengthy essay, entirely handwritten by the esteemed gaon Rabbi Yonasan Steif, Av Beit Din of Budapest. This was written in response to inquiries from the Hungarian authorities, who had posed various questions to the Jewish community seeking clarifications regarding kosher ritual slaughter (shechitah). Rabbi Jonathan provides detailed answers, citing sources from our tradition for each question, and offers guidance on how to address the authorities.
Budapest, 22 Iyar 1943
Five pages written on one side only. Attached are typed pages containing a German translation (in several versions) prepared by the community based on rabbi Yonasan’s response.
A highly significant historical essay concerning the history of kosher ritual slaughter.
The Gaon Rabbi Yonasan Steif (1877-1958), disciple of the Shevet Sofer of Pressburg and of Rabbi David Neuman – Lakenbach of Pressburg. Dayan of Ungvar and Budapest and Rabbi of Kehal Yereim – Vienna in New York. Author of Shaalos Uteshuvos Mahari Steif. Prominent and highly respected rabbinical authority.
Rabbi Yonasan\'s manuscript 25 Cm. The typed pages 30-33 Cm.
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