KVITTEL SENT TO THE SATMARER REBBE, RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM, BY RABBI SHMUEL ELIYAHU TAUB, MODZITZER REBBE OF ...

KVITTEL SENT TO THE SATMARER REBBE, RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM, BY RABBI SHMUEL ELIYAHU TAUB, MODZITZER REBBE OF FLATBUSH, NEW YORK.

Kvittel sent to the Satmarer Rebbe before the High Holydays, by the Modziztzer Rebbe of New York, asking for the Rebbe’s blessing for himself and his Rebetzen and thanking him for his support. The Modzitzer Rebbe addresses the Satmarer Rebbe with exceptional titles, ‘Kevod kedushas maran hakadosh vehatahor, rechev yisrael uparashav, mofes hador, aspaklarya hameira, dimetamarin galyan lei, Ner Yisrael...’.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Taub, son of Rabbi Yaakov David of Modzitz – Warsaw, and grandson of the Divrei Yisrael of Modzitz. Modzitzer Rebbe of Flatbush, New York.

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.

2 sides. 14 x 21.5 cm. Excellent condition.