RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM, REBBE OF SATMAR. MANUSCRIPT OF AN IMPORTANT PASSAGE IN HIS MONUMENTAL WORK ‘VAYOEL ...

RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM, REBBE OF SATMAR. MANUSCRIPT OF AN IMPORTANT PASSAGE IN HIS MONUMENTAL WORK ‘VAYOEL MOSHE’ - IN HIS OWN HANDWRITING.

An important manuscript section of the Satmarer Rebbe’s most famous work, Vayoel Moshe, explain the Torah sources for his anti-Zionist ideology.

In this passage, the Rebbe writes, ‘And at this time, who can take the responsibility of advising Jews to go to live under the heretical government, who have established a reputation of using various means to cause [Jews] to transgress their religion? Who knows how things will transpire under that wicked regime? All the great ones who lived before the establishment of the heretical state in Eretz Yisrael, and there were some whose opinion was that more Jews should travel to Eretz Yisrael, [but] there is no proof from their words that one should travel to be under a government that leads people to transgress Torah law, and [to be] under a government whose entire existence is against the wish of the Creator may He be blessed...’

Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, Rebbe of Satmar, son and disciple of Rabbi Chananya Yomtov Lippa of Sighet and son-in-law of (1) Rabbi Avraham Chaim Horowitz of Polaniec, and (2) Rabbi Avigdor Shapira of Czestochowa. Recognised from a young age for his outstanding saintliness and Torah greatness. After the passing of his father, he was accepted by some of his followers as their Rebbe and settled in Satmar. Subsequently appointed Rabbi of Orshova (1911), Karoly (1928) and Satmar (1929), where he headed a prominent Yeshiva and attracted large numbers of Chassidim. One of the outstanding leaders of pre-WWII Hungarian orthodox Jewry. Heavily involved in relief efforts during the Holocaust before himself being deported to Bergen Belsen, but rescued to Switzerland on the Kastner transport, and subsequently moving to Jerusalem. He re-established Torah institutions and chassidic centres in the Holy Land and in America, where he settled in 1947, becoming the spiritual guide to thousands. Appointed Nassi of the Eida Charedis in Jerusalem in 1951 and Av Beis Din a few years later. One of the greatest post-WWII chassidic leaders and halachic authorities. Known for his strong principals in all religious matters and particularly for his outspoken opposition to Zionism, as well as for his wise counsel and outstanding generosity. Author of Vayoel Moshe, Al Hegeula V’al Hatemura, Divrei Yoel, Shaalos U’teshuvos Divrei Yoel.

1 side. 39 lines. 21.5 x 35.5 cm. Excellent condition.