Chief Rabbi Ben-Zion Uziel: Rare Signed Letter on Kosher Practices . Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel (1880-1953), also known as Ouziel, was a prominent figure in Sephardi Judaism. This rare, signed official letter, dated February 13, 1936, on Chief Rabbinate stationery, highlights his role as Chief Rabbi of the Jaffa and Tel Aviv District during Mandatory Palestine. Addressed to Rabbi Y. Y. Hertzberg, it raises concerns about the sale of improperly slaughtered birds, reflecting Uziel's commitment to upholding kosher practices. Signed in black ink and bearing the district rabbinate cachet, this artifact sheds light on religious and administrative affairs of the era, making it a valuable addition to any Judaica collection.