Bidspirit auction | RABBI YECHEZKEL BANETH – RABBI

RABBI YECHEZKEL BANETH – RABBI OF NEUTRA, SIGNED HANDWRITTEN RESPONSUM ADDRESSED TO RABBI YITZCHAK ITZIK STERNFELD, RABBI OF MÓR. Responsum dated 1841, regarding wheat to be used for baking matzos. Rabbi Baneth addresses Rabbi Sternfeld with highly complementary titles and blessings and apologises that due to time constraints he is unable to write at length. With address and wax seal. Rabbi Yechezkel Baneth (1777-1855), a disciple of the Maharam Mintz, Rabbi Mordechai Baneth of Nikolsburg and Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Baneth of Stampfen. Rabbi of Szetsin (1806), Paks (1824) and Neutra (1832). Leading Hungarian Rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva and close colleague of the Chasam Sofer. A pillar of fire was seen at his grave for seven days after his burial! Rabbi Yitzchak Itzik Sternfeld, a close disciple of the Chasam Sofer. Rabb of a number of Hungarian communities, including Mór (from 1830). 2 sides. 19.5 x 23 cm. Very good condition.