“In the name of Hashem, wishing a long life with many long years and peace, to Hagaon Moreinu Rabbeinu Rav Shmuel ben Rav Tzvi, amen v’amen."
In midwinter 1909 in Jerusalem’s Old Yishuv, the Chavatzeles newspaper reported on an unusual event that occurred at the home of the Ashkenazi community’s longtime beloved rabbi, Rav Shmuel Salant.
Sunday, 2 Shevat, marked the 93rd birthday of Moreinu, the Saba Kadisha and great gaon Rav Shmuel Salant shlita. Yerushalayim values its beloved rabbi and appreciates what he means for the entire yishuv. The community once again expressed its thanks to Hashem and extended good wishes to the rav.
The afternoon reception in his home took place with the participation of rabbinical representatives, city dignitaries, heads of institutions, the administrators of the Vaad Haklali, representatives of the Pekidei Amsterdam here in Yerushalayim, gabbaim of the Eitz Chaim cheder and yeshivah, heads of the Bikur Cholim Hospital, management of the old age home, board members of the Chevra Kadisha, and members of his beis din.
All were in festive mood, presenting their blessings, and drinking a toast for the life and health of the rav, the Jewish People, and the honor of Torah and the Holy Land. A group of Eitz Chaim students were also in attendance, one of whom spoke in honor of the occasion.
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