Descendants of Rabbi Kook Demand Return of Manuscripts Within 30 Days

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak and Rabbi Michael Ra'anan, the legal heirs of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, have publicly demanded the return of manuscripts belonging to Rabbi Kook and his son, Rabbi Tzvi Yehuda Kook. They claim exclusive rights to possess and publish these manuscripts as the rightful heirs. In a recently published notice, the heirs stated that according to both religious law and state law, all rights to the manuscripts and their publication belong solely to them.

The notice was addressed to anyone currently holding the manuscripts, regardless of how they came into possession, whether intentionally, unintentionally, forcibly, voluntarily, stolen, or held in trust. The heirs have given a 30-day deadline from the date of the notice's publication for the manuscripts to be returned to their lawful owners. This demand underscores the heirs' intent to assert control over the legacy and materials of Rabbi Kook and his son.

No further details were provided about the current holders of the manuscripts or the next steps if the demand is not met within the specified timeframe.