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VaYoel Moshe, “explaining the laws of the three oaths stated prophetically regarding the final salvation, and explaining the laws of settling the holy land and everything deriving from these matters for halachah and for practice… Yoel Teitelbaum”. Brooklyn, New York: Sender Deutsch, 1959. Two title pages (the first abbreviated).
First edition of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum’s famous polemical work against Zionism. In the first edition, only the Maamar Shalosh Shevuot is printed, containing 185 paragraphs in which the author lays out his fundamental opposition to the Zionist state, and discusses and clarifies the halachic prohibition to found an independent Jewish government in Eretz Israel before the Messiah comes. At the beginning of the book is a long introduction by the author.
Two sections were added to the next edition of the book (1961) – Maamar Yishuv Eretz Yisrael, on the commandment to settle Eretz Israel at the present time; and Maamar Leshon Hakodesh, against the use of the Modern Hebrew language.
[5], 6-271 pages. 23 cm. Good condition. Original binding.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
Al HaGeulah VeAl HaTemurah, collected discourses by R. Yoel Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Satmar. Brooklyn, New York: Sender Deutsch, 1967.
First edition of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum's famous polemical work against Zionism. In the work, written in the wake of the victory of the State of Israel in the Six Day War, the Satmar Rebbe exposits his anti-Zionist views at length. He claims that the victory in the war was not from the forces of holiness, but from the forces of impurity. He rules that it is forbidden to visit the holy sites conquered in the war, such as the Western Wall and Rachel’s Tomb, because “the heretics boast that they managed to conquer the holy sites with their power and strength… By going there, one greatly supports them”.
The work itself was written by disciples of the Rebbe of Satmar (based on discourses he delivered on Shabbat over four Seudah Shelishit meals in 1967, the Torah portions Naso, Behaalotecha, Shelach and Korach), apart from the long introduction at the beginning of the book which was written by the Rebbe himself (of which he once said that he wrote it with the blood of his heart, not with ink).
[3], 4-209, [1] pages. Approx. 23 cm. Good condition. Original binding, somewhat worn.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
Collection of four printed items dealing with the validity of Shemittah Etrogim – a halachic polemic initiated by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar against using Etrogim grown in Eretz Israel during the Shemittah year:
1. Printed poster, by the leadership of the Yitav Lev Satmar community in Brooklyn, informing their fellow Satmar Chassidim of the prohibition to use Etrogim of the Shemittah year from Eretz Israel: “At the command of the Rebbe… let no observant Jew use one of these Etrogim”. [Brooklyn], 26 Tishrei, 1951. [1] leaf. 28 cm.
2. Kuntres Shalosh Teshuvot by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Brooklyn, New York: Twersky Brothers, 1953. First edition. At the beginning of the booklet is an introduction by the publisher, R. Efraim Yosef Dov Ashkenazi. Three responsa on Etrogim grown in Eretz Israel during the Shemittah year relying on Heter Mechirah. In this work, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar rules decisively that one shouldn't buy or recite a blessing over such an Etrog, and that one cannot fulfill one's obligation with it. [3]. 4-94 pages. Signatures of R. “Ben Tzion David Brief” on endpaper. Original binding.
3. Keshet Giborei Koach (booklet 34 of the Tzvi Chemed series), with Kuntres Shov Ashiv, by R. Tzvi Hirsch Friedman, Rabbi and Av Beit Din in Brooklyn. Brooklyn, New York: Committee for the Dissemination of the Manuscripts of the Tzvi Chemed, [1956]. In the present work, the author R. Tzvi Hirsch Friedman proves that it is prohibited to recite a blessing over Shemittah Etrogim, and cites what his teacher wrote in Kuntres Shalosh Teshuvot. This work was written in response to the book Torat HaSheviit (New York, 1955), authored by R. Elazar Kahanov, dean of Torah Vodaath yeshiva, which argues with the Satmar Rebbe’s decision, which had proven from poskim that Shemittah Etrogim are valid and that a blessing can be recited on them during the festival.
Handwritten dedication by author on front endpaper: “I learned much Torah… but more… from R. Yissachar Dov son of Shlomo” [R. Yissachar Dov Bergman, 1911-1984, who headed the Committee for the Dissemination of the Manuscripts of the Tzvi Chemed. The author, R. Tzvi Hirsch Friedman (1880-1969), son of R. Menashe Simchah, Av Beit Din of Sobrance. Disciple of the Arugat HaBosem of Khust and of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet. Son-in-law of R. Ze’ev Wolf Citron, Av Beit Din of Dorog (Hajdúdorog); studied in his youth alongside Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Reached the United States in the 1930s, and printed dozens of sharp polemical booklets on various halachic topics]. [3], 4-96 pages. Original binding.
4. Milchemet Mitzvah, by R. Yitzchak Yechiel HaKohen Gross author of Igeret LaNevochim. Jerusalem: Chorev, 1959. In the present work, the author sharply attacks R. Elazar Kahanov’s objections in Torat HaSheviit (New York, 1955), and vindicates the Satmar Rebbe’s position forbidding reciting a blessing over Etrogim of the Shemittah year from Eretz Israel. [7], 6-51, [1] pages. New binding.
Total: 4 books, varying size and condition. Good general condition.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
Large collection of books and booklets (some bound together): letters of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, and novellae on the Talmud, the Torah and the festivals, delivered on various occasions over the course of 1950-1960, compiled and printed by his followers and disciples. Brooklyn and Jerusalem, 1956-2017.
• Torah novellae heard from the Rebbe of Satmar in 1956 – novellae on the Torah and festivals. Two volumes of the first edition – Jerusalem, 1956.
• Torah novellae heard from the Rebbe of Satmar from Parashat Balak to Parashat Devarim 1959. Brooklyn: Yerushalayim Press.
• Mari Tav, booklet containing a responsum of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum to one of his disciples [R. Tzvi Pinchas Moskowitz] on whether women held in Nazi concentration camps have the halachic status of captives. Jerusalem: HaTechiyah, 1962.
• Booklet of Torah novellae by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar written by his disciples, booklet 2 – Pesach and Shavuot. Brooklyn, 1963. • Opening lecture of the Rebbe of Satmar to the students of the Torah VeYirah yeshiva in 1963. Brooklyn: Sender Deutsch, 1963.
• Three booklets – Novellae on Talmudic passages by the Rebbe of Satmar, written by his disciple and attendant Tzvi Hirsch Meisels: Booklet 1, Kinyan Peirot / Booklet 2, Maot Konot / Booklet 5, Prozbul. Brooklyn, 1964-1966.
• Three volumes – Torah novellae by the Rebbe of Satmar, written by his disciples: Booklet 1 – Torah novellae on Bereshit (Brooklyn, 1963); booklet 2 – Torah novellae on Shemot (Brooklyn, 1963); booklet 4 – Torah novellae on Bamidbar (Brooklyn, 1967).
• Pri Temarim – compilation of Torah novellae by the rabbis, dayanim, deans and students of the Satmar kollels. Volume 2, Shavuot 1978. Published by Yitav Lev Satmar community. Brooklyn: Sender Deutsch, 1978.
• Divrei Yoel – letters, volume 1. Published the year following his passing by his attendant, R. Efraim Yosef Dov Ashkenazi. Brooklyn: Yerushalayim Press, 1980. • Igrot Maharit – letters written by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum, some printed for the first time from manuscript. Kiryat Yoel: Mazal Press, 2001.
• Igrot Maharit, Part II – letters written by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum, printed for the first time from manuscript. Kiryat Yoel: Mazal Press, 2017.
16 volumes of books and booklets (some of them mimeographs of a typewritten print). Varying size and condition. Good general condition. Signatures and stamps. Old and new bindings.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
Large collection of 73 booklets – Chiddushei Torah – novellae on the Torah and festivals, delivered by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar from 1955-1960, collected and printed by his followers and disciples. Jerusalem, Bnei Brak and Brooklyn, 1955-1960.
The booklets are typewritten and mimeographed. The booklets were sent to subscribed followers and students all over the world, and many of them contain various stamps and postmarks, signatures and inscriptions. The present booklets are the originals, from the first printing of the few booklets printed at the time. These Torah novellae were later reprinted and distributed in complete volumes, and were even reprinted in facsimile (see previous item).
See Hebrew description for full list of contents.
74 booklets. Varying size and condition. Overall good condition. Inscriptions, signatures and stamps.
Silver buttons which were part of the Atarah (neckband) of the Tallit of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar.
14 silver buttons; arranged in two parallel rows of seven buttons, attached to each other by metal loops.
Enclosed is a certificate of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman: "Silver buttons from the Atarah of the Tallit worn by the Rebbe of Satmar".
14 buttons, each button: approx. 1.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and light damage.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).
Two pieces of fabric from the Tallit of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. The first is a long, narrow piece of faux silk fabric onto which the Rebbe's silver Atarah was sewn (traces of the Atarah are clearly visible on the fabric); and the second is a large, wide piece of fabric (the inner lining) which was sewn into the inner part of the Tallit (traces of the Atarah are visible on the upper part).
Enclosed is a certificate of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman: "Pieces of fabric from the Tallit Gadol worn by the Rebbe of Satmar".
Small fabric piece: 12x97 cm. Large fabric piece (the inner lining): 72x114 cm.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).
Glasses ("brillen") of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Plastic frame colored black-brown.
Enclosed is a certificate of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman: "Glasses (brillen) used by the Rebbe of Satmar. The glasses passed from his possession to Rebbe Yosef Mayer of Lizhensk. I received the glasses from Rebbe Yosef Mayer of Lizhensk".
Rebbe Yosef Meir Mayer of Lizhensk (1948-2022), president of the Noam Elimelech Lizhensk yeshiva in Monsey, New York. Son-in-law of Rebbe Meshulam Feisch Segal Lowy of Tosh. Close disciple and intimate associate of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. A great scholar of both the revealed and hidden Torah, in halachah and Chassidut, who behaved in an ascetic, holy and pure manner. He was particularly fond of old books and manuscripts of Tzaddikim. His grandson, R. Shraga Yehudah Stern (grandson of R. Meir Stern), succeeded him as Rebbe of Lizhensk and dean of the Noam Elimelech yeshiva in Monsey. Good condition.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).
Two half dollar coins used by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar as "half shekels" in 1969.
Silver; minted in 1968 and 1969.
Enclosed is a certificate of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman: "Two half dollar coins (silver; minted 1968-1969) used by the Rebbe of Satmar as 'half shekels' in 1969. I received the coins from the attendant R. Yosel Ashkenazi".
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
R. Efraim Yosef Dov son of R. Shraga Feivish Ashkenazi (R. Yosel; 1911-2002), attendant and confidant of the Rebbe of Satmar for close to sixty years, and his close assistant in all communal matters. R. Yosef was a particularly astute Torah scholar, great in Chassidut and fear of God. During the Holocaust, R. Yosef accompanied the Rebbe on his journey in the famous Kastner rescue train, and later immigrated with him to Eretz Israel, and immigrated to the United States shortly thereafter. He was the owner of the Yerushalayim publishing house in Williamsburg. He edited his Rebbe's books in Halachah and Aggadah and published them (see his i'troduction to Responsa Divrei Yoel). Author of She'erit Yosef on the Torah.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).
Dollar and half dollar coins blessed by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar and given to his attendant and assistant R. Yosel Ashkenazi.
Enclosed is a certificate of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman: "Two coins (a dollar coin minted in 1923, and a half dollar coin minted in 1944) which were blessed by the Rebbe of Satmar and given to his trusted assistant R. Yosef Ashkenazi. I received the coins from the attendant R. Yosel Ashkenazi". The coins are placed in an official envelope of R. Yosel Ashkenazi, labeled in pen in Yiddish: "blessed".
Diameter of dollar coin: 2 cm. Diameter of half dollar coin: 3 cm.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
R. Efraim Yosef Dov son of R. Shraga Feivish Ashkenazi (R. Yosel; 1911-2002), attendant and confidant of the Rebbe of Satmar for close to sixty years, and his close assistant in all communal matters. R. Yosef was a particularly astute Torah scholar, great in Chassidut and fear of God. During the Holocaust, R. Yosef accompanied the Rebbe on his journey in the famous Kastner rescue train, and later immigrated with him to Eretz Israel, and immigrated to the United States shortly thereafter. He was the owner of the Yerushalayim publishing house in Williamsburg. He edited his Rebbe's books in Halachah and Aggadah and published them (see his i'troduction to Responsa Divrei Yoel). Author of She'erit Yosef on the Torah.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).
Pair of long, white socks used by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
Enclosed is a certificate of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman: "A pair of long, white socks used by the Rebbe of Satmar. Passed from his possession to R. Mendel Greenberg. I received the socks from R. Mendel Greenberg".
Approx. 95 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
The attendant R. Nisan Menachem Mendel HaKohen Greenberg (known as "R. Mendel Chicago") served for many years as Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum's "hoiz bochur" (living in the Rebbe's house and attending to his needs). In his youth he was a household member of R. Tzvi Hirsch Meisels, Av Beit Din of the She'erit Yisrael community in Chicago, and traveled at his recommendation and advice to study in the Satmar yeshiva in Williamsburg, where he became close with the Rebbe of Satmar. He served as his personal attendant for many years, and in 1959 even accompanied the Rebbe on his trip to Eretz Israel.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).
Pair of laces used by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar to fasten his socks.
Attached is a certificate of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman: "Pair of laces used by the Rebbe of Satmar to fasten his socks. The laces passed from his possession to R. Meir Deutsch, who gave them as a gift to his son-in-law R. Zalman Glick. I received the laces from R. Zalman Glick".
About 255-270 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov (1836-1904), and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev (1808-1883), who both served as rabbis of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) and were leaders of Chassidic Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was renowned from his youth as a leading Torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. At a young age, he was appointed rabbi of Irshava. In 1925, he was appointed rabbi of Karoly (Carei; in place of R. Shaul Brach who went to serve as rabbi of Kashoi), and in 1934, of Satmar (Satu Mare). In all the places he served as rabbi, he also maintained a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of the faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. He was one of the founding pillars of the Torah world in the generation following the Holocaust. After surviving the Holocaust, he emigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. He served as president of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and as leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world. His writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
R. Meir son of Mordechai Leib Deutsch, Gabbai and attendant of the Rebbe of Satmar for many years. During the years the Rebbe was sick, when it was difficult for him to speak, R. Meir would regularly sit in his room and help his visitors understand his responses. After the Rebbe's passing, he led the Bnei Yoel Beit Midrash in the house of Rebbetzin Alta Feiga in Kiryat Yoel, Monroe. He was in charge of the wedding fund and other mitzvah matters.
The Holiness of Items of Tzaddikim - In the Teachings of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar
In his writings, Rebbe Yoel of Satmar repeatedly relates to the holiness contained in the possessions of a Tzaddik; and conversely to the prohibition of benefitting from the money of the wicked, warning not to accept funding from the Zionist state and the like.
In several places in his book Divrei Yoel on the Torah, the Rebbe describes the tremendous virtue of the belongings of the Tzaddik, which have the power to endow holiness for generations, since the "sparks of holiness" endure in them. Based on this concept, the Rebbe explains Yosef's influence on the Egyptians, who were sustained from his produce during the famine and drew from it "spiritual vibrancy": "…the property of Tzaddikim has the power to impart spiritual vibrancy…" (Divrei Yoel, Shemot, p. 33). Regarding the "aspect of holiness" contained in the belongings of Tzaddikim from "the root of their soul", he writes: "The possessions of Tzaddikim are precious to them… since they contain an aspect of the root of their soul… as they are particular not to steal…" (Divrei Yoel, Vayetze, p. 92).