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Letter confirming receipt of funds for “Kamenetz Yeshiva in Vilnius”, handwritten and signed by Mashgiach [spiritual leader] of Yeshiva Rabbi “Naftali Zev Leibowitz”. January 3rd, 1940. Letter written during period that Yeshiva was uprooted from conquered city of Kamenetz and reestablished in Vilnius, and approximately a month and a half following demise of Rosh Yeshiva, Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, who passed away in Vilnius on November 17th, 1939. Righteous Ga’on Rabbi Naftali Zev HaKohen Leibowitz, favorite student of Alter of Slabodka. Son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Zimmerman Av Beit Din of Kremenchuk. Served as spiritual leader of Kamenetz Yeshiva headed by his brother-in-law, Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz. When his brother-in-law, the Rosh Yeshiva, traveled to U.S.A. he took over management of all matters pertaining to Yeshiva. During War years devotedly directed the Yeshiva during its exile to Vilnius and Reisen. Arrived in U.S.A. and established Kamenetz Yeshiva in New York. Passed away on Chanukah 1954. The book Degel Naftali (New York, 1958) was published in his memory. Official stationery of Yeshiva, 13X22 cm. Good condition.