Signature of Rabbi Meir Shapiro of Lublin, Founder of "Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin" – Responsa "Davar Eliyahu, " ...

Signature of Rabbi Meir Shapiro of Lublin, Founder of "Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin" – Responsa "Davar Eliyahu, " Warsaw 1884, First Edition.

Sefer Davar Eliyahu – a collection of responsa by Rabbi Eliyahu ben Rabbi Avraham Yosefa of Terla, head of the rabbinical court of Wanowalitz. Warsaw, 1884 – First Edition.

On the front endpaper: The elegant signature of the renowned Gaon Rabbi Meir Shapiro of Lublin Zt''l, from the period of his rabbinate in the city of Piotrków. There is an additional signature on the cover, along with his stamp and the stamp of Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin.

Rabbi Yehuda Meir Shapiro (1887 – 1933) was a prominent Gaon, founder, and head of the renowned Yeshivat Chachmei Lublin. He served as rabbi in several cities, including the important city of Piotrków, and eventually in the large city of Lublin, where he established his yeshiva. He was one of the leading figures of the generation before the war, building a stronghold of Torah learning through his famous yeshiva and numerous initiatives. Among his students were Rabbi Shmuel Wosner, author of *Shevet HaLevi*, and others. His works include Ohr HaMeir, Imrei Da'at, and more.

Very good condition, with a slightly worn binding.