Aizpute / Hasenpoth
Born on 10 Elul 5666 (31 August 1906) in Telshe and studied there at the yeshiva.
He married in the month of Adar II 5692 the daughter of Rabbi Eliezer Ze'ev Shitz (aforementioned), and in that year he began to serve in the town's rabbinate.
He perished in the Holocaust.
Author of the book Divrei Chaim, part 1, on tractate Avodah Zarah (Riga 5696). Printed with an approbation from the rabbi of Riga, Rabbi Menachem Mendel, of blessed memory.
A letter from him and a halakhic discussion based on his words – in the book Sha'arei Tohar, part 5, section 16. Torah novellae from him were also printed at the end of the book Torat Zera'im, and in the collection Sha'arei Tzion, Nisan–Sivan 5692, section 55.
Articles from him were printed in the collection HaShulchan HaTahor (Riga 5698) on the importance of eating kosher food, in the collection Hadarat Panim (Riga 5699) on the matter of the prohibition of shaving the corners of the head and beard, and in the collection Kevod Av VaEm (Riga 5700).
Introduction to his book Divrei Chaim. Sha'arei Tzion collection, Nisan–Sivan 5692. Yahadut Latviya, p. 420. Latvia: Batei Knesset VeRabbanim, p. 241.
In the Igrot Kodesh of the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Mohariatz) letters to him were printed,1) from which it emerges that he had a close connection with the Rebbe Rayatz, and he also engaged in the study of Hasidic
teachings.
Congratulatory announcement in Unzer Shtime, 19 Adar I 5692:
With God's help, 20 Adar 5691
Riga
To the distinguished student, Mr. Chaim Zalman Tzvi, may he live
Peace and blessing!
In reply to his letter:
Regarding the version [of the text], certainly one should conduct oneself as one does.
Regarding the study of the book Likutei Torah and more, certainly the matters there are deep, and yet by studying with patience and attention a number of times one can understand well. I have instructed that his request be fulfilled to send him all the printed essays, free of charge. Let him study them, and may God help him to learn, observe, do, and fulfill God's commandments with inner vitality; and if he does not understand something, he may ask and they will respond to him, God willing. Similarly, if there are among his fellow students, may they live, those who desire any of the printed essays, as they request it will be sent to them, God willing…
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