Auction 048 Rebbes of Satmar, Sighet and Bobov - Books, Objects, Letters and Manuscripts, Broadsides and Printed Items
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See Hebrew description for list of books.
20 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New bindings.
Letter of wedding wishes, signed by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. [Jerusalem], 16th Adar 1946.
Written by a scribe on the rebbe's official stationery, during his stay in Jerusalem after the Holocaust; with the rebbe's hand signature.
Wedding wishes from the rebbe, hand signed by the rebbe. The final few words before the signature – "His friend, who wishes him well with much love" – were also presumably written by the rebbe.
Addressed to the groom R. Elazar Schendorf, on the occasion of his wedding in 1946 to his niece, Necha Mindel Kaufman.
The Divrei Yoel, Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979), youngest son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov; and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev. He served as rabbi of Orsheva, Karoly and later Satmar. He survived the Holocaust and immigrated to the United States, where he established the Satmar Chassidic community. President of the Edah HaCharedit in Jerusalem, and a leader of Orthodox Jewry in the United States and throughout the world.
The recipient of the letter, R. Elazar Schendorf, author of Achashvah LaDaat (d. 25th Av 1985), son of R. Chaim Shaul HaLevi Schendorf, a Chassid of Rebbe Baruch Halberstam of Gorlitz.
[1] double leaf, official stationery. 22 cm. Good Condition. Folding marks. Minor wear.
Letter addressed to Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, signed by his son-in-law R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Meyer-Teitelbaum, and by his daughter Rebbe Chaya Roiza Teitelbaum. Jerusalem, 6th Iyar 1945.
Typewritten letter, with several handwritten lines and signatures.
Letter from the only surviving daughter of the rebbe of Satmar (her two sisters had passed away earlier, in 1921 and 1931). Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum was in Geneva, Switzerland at the time (after his rescue through the Kastner Train), while his daughter and son-in-law, who had been rescued in a different way, had already reached Eretz Israel.
In their letter, they describe their many efforts to obtain immigration certificates, explaining that it was currently impossible to obtain visas for individuals, though efforts were being made to receive visas for the entire transport. They note that equal efforts were being applied to obtaining a visa for R. Yosel Ashkenazi, the rebbe's faithful attendant. They ask the rebbe for information about relatives and acquaintances who had survived the Holocaust.
This letter is presumably one of the first letters that the rebbe of Satmar received from his daughter and son-in-law after he survived the war. Their previous letters don't seem to have reached him (possibly due to British censorship), which is why they chose to typewrite the present letter.
Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Meyer-Teitelbaum of Sassov (1906-1966), son of Rebbe Chanoch Henich of Sassov. Son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, and his assistant in directing his yeshivot in Orsheva, Karoly and Satmar. He also served as rabbi of Szemihaly (Bűdszentmihály).
After unsuccessful attempts to save his father-in-law during the Holocaust, he fled with his rebbetzin through Romania and reached Eretz Israel, while Rebbe Yoel was eventually rescued through the Kastner train. He immigrated to the United States with his father-in-law law in 1946, and established there the Sassov Chassidut, later returning to Eretz Israel where he founded the Kiryat Yismach Moshe neighborhood.
[1] leaf. Approx. 21 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Stains and minor wear.
Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Meyer-Teitelbaum, and letter from his wife Rebbetzin Chaya Roiza, daughter of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. [United States?, after 1947].
Addressed to their father Rebbe Yoel of Satmar. On one side of the leaf, letter handwritten and signed by his son-in-law R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, and on the other, several lines handwritten and signed by his daughter Rebbetzin Chaya Roiza (written on official stationery from the time they lived in Jerusalem, though from the contents of the letter it is obvious that it was written after their move to the United States).
Written shortly after Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum returned from one of his trips to Chicago, to raise funds for his institutions and strengthen Torah observance in the city. R. Chananya Yom Tov writes that he was happy to hear of the rebbe's wellbeing and the success of his trip. He also informs him of a donation received on behalf of the yeshiva and the rebbe's court.
On the verso, Rebbetzin Chaya Roiza wrote several lines (in Yiddish), sending regards to her father and stepmother Rebbetzin Alta Feiga, with her signature.
Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Meyer-Teitelbaum of Sassov (1906-1966), son of Rebbe Chanoch Henich of Sassov. Son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, and his assistant in directing his yeshivot in Orsheva, Karoly and Satmar. He also served as rabbi of Szemihaly (Bűdszentmihály).
After unsuccessful attempts to save his father-in-law during the Holocaust, he fled with his rebbetzin through Romania and reached Eretz Israel, while Rebbe Yoel was later rescued through the Kastner train and also eventually reached Eretz Israel. He immigrated to the United States with his father-in-law law in 1946, and established there the Sassov Chassidut, later returning to Eretz Israel where he founded the Kiryat Yismach Moshe neighborhood.
[1] leaf, official stationery (thin paper). 22X14 cm. Fair-good condition. Folding marks and creases. Stains, including large dampstains, affecting text. Minor marginal tears.
Eighteen letters from rebbes and rabbis, addressed to Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Eretz Isarel and other places, ca. 1950s-1960s.
Letters signed and stamped by rebbes and rabbis, mostly handwritten (two letters are typewritten). Some lengthy letters. Some include an additional brief letter (usually a rabbinic recommendation of the appeal).
The contents of the letters: requests for blessings, halachic questions, invitations, seeking advice, confirming receipt of funds, requests for financial help, and more.
Letters from: • Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Lipschitz Halberstam of Stropkov (1908-1995); • Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem (1910-1978); • Rebbe Nachman Kahana of Spinka (1905-1977); • Rebbe Shalom Safrin of Komarno (1916-1998); • R. Yisrael Yitzchak Reisman dayan and posek of the Edah HaCharedit (1889-1969); • Rebbe Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein of Stretin (brother-in-law of the Baal HaSulam); and many others (see Hebrew description).
[18] leaves (some on official stationery or aerograms). Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
Seventeen letters from rabbis and Torah and charity institutions, addressed to Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Eretz Israel and other places, 1950s-1970s.
Letters with the signatures and stamps of rabbis and institutions, some handwritten and some typewritten. Some of them include an additional letter of recommendation.
Contents of the letters: requests for blessings, the rebbe's visit to Eretz Israel, recommendations, receipt of funds, appeals, and more.
Letters from: • R. Benzion Yadler – the Jerusalem Maggid; • R. Elyakim Schlesinger, dean of Yeshivat HaRamah, London; • Letter from the managers of the charity society of Yetev Lev DeSatmar in Jerusalem, signed by prominent Satmar Chassidim in Jerusalem – R. Moshe Aryeh Freund (later head of the Edah HaCharedit), R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Schwartz, and others; • R. Avigdor Hillel Goldstein dean of the Kodesh Hillulim yeshiva and R. Yisrael Yitzchak Reisman dayan and posek of the Edah HaCharedit (typewritten); • And many others.
[17] leaves (some on official stationery or aerograms). Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
Letter from the gabba'im of the Beit Yaakov yeshiva in Volova, with a letter from the yeshiva dean, Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum Rabbi of Volova author of Tehillot Aharon. Volova (Mizhhiria, Zakarpattia Oblast), Erev Shabbat Parashat Behar-Bechukotai [23rd Iyar] 1939.
Leaf written on both sides, on the official stationery of the Beit Yaakov yeshiva in Volova, with the stamp of the yeshiva, and the signatures of the gabba'im: "Yechiel Baumgarten", "Aharon David---", "Avraham Shalom Schechter", and "Chaim Tzvi Beck".
At the end of the second page, letter (seven lines) handwritten and signed by the yeshiva dean and rabbi of the town "Aharon Teitelbaum Rabbi of the community and dean of the yeshiva in Volova" (rebbe's address in Latin characters at the foot of the page).
Appeal for assistance on behalf of the yeshiva students, addressed to the managers of the Tomchei Torah society in New York: the president Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu (Leo) Jung (rabbi of The Jewish Center in Manhattan) and the secretary R. Avraham Tzvi Friedman.
The writers describe the severe financial situation of the yeshiva due to the revolution which took place in the region in winter 1939, which deprived them of all their previous financial support.
In his letter, written at the foot of the letter of the gabba'im, Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Volova joins the appeal, and adds his blessings for the yeshiva supporters.
Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Volova, author of Tehillot Aharon (1881 – perished in the Holocaust, 1944), youngest son of Rebbe Yisrael Yaakov Yukel Teitelbaum of Volova, and grandson of the Yitav Lev of Sighet. Father-in-law of the Berach Moshe of Satmar. Head of the Volova Beit Din, and dean of its yeshiva. Succeeded his father as rabbi of Volova, and his brother as rabbi of Nyírbátor. Fiercely resisted the inroads of Haskalah and Zionism. A strong opponent of Agudath Yisrael.
[1] leaf, written on both sides, official stationery. Approx. 30 cm. Fair condition. Folding marks. Stains. Marginal tears and open tears, slightly affecting text; tear along fold, repaired with tape.
Nine letters handwritten and signed by Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Deutsch Rabbi of Helmetz (Královský Chlmec; present day: Slovakia). United States and Australia, 1961-1968.
Nine letters (including some long letters, written on both sides), addressed to his teacher Rebbe Yisrael Taussig, the Beit Yisrael of Mattersdorf. Written on the rebbe's official stationery, and signed: "Ch.Y.L. [Chananya Yomtov Lipa] son of Rachel Malka for a complete recovery".
Halachic queries regarding modesty and mikvaot; responsa and approbations for his book Taharat Yom Tov, and more.
R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Deutsch Rabbi of Helmetz and the region (1908-1991), elder Chassidic rabbi in the United States. He served as rabbi of several Hungarian and Slovakian communities. After the Holocaust, he settled in Cleveland, and later in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He was renowned for his expertise in mikvaot, and was very active in improving the halachic standard of mikvaot in the United States and worldwide, together with his relative Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
9 letters, official stationery. Approx. 26-28 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Stains and minor wear.
Two letters (on two sides of one leaf) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Aharon Roth (R. Aharele), the Shomer Emunim. "Sakmer" (Satmar), Thursday Parashat Vayechi [1930-1931].
The letters were sent to Eretz Israel, to R. Avraham Groman (1901 – ca. 1992) and his brother R. Yitzchak Groman (son-in-law of R. Meir Eichler), who were amongst the first and most prominent followers of Rebbe Aharele in Jerusalem. On one side of the leaf, letter of inspiration for R. Avraham, containing words of faith. The rebbe also instructs him to adopt the dress code of Eretz Israel - long upper coat, white socks, etc. On the verso, letter to R. Yitzchak, with weddings wishes, blessings for success, and regards to his father-in-law R. Meir Eichler and brother-in-law R. Tzvi Eichler.
The letters were printed with omissions in Mevakshei Emunim (Jerusalem, 1996, III, pp. 25-26).
Rebbe Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth – (1894-1947) established groups of men dedicated to the worship of G-d in Budapest and in Satmar, under the name "Yir'ei Hashem". In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem where he founded a similar group of Chassidim. He returned to his followers in Satmar and later Beregsaz, from 1930-1939, while continuing to guide his Chassidim in Eretz Israel through his letters. He eventually immigrated to Jerusalem where he reorganized his holy group, perpetuated until this day through the Chassidic communities of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Emunah and others.
Rebbe Aharele would instruct his disciples to follow the dress code of Jerusalem Jews, even insisting on streimelach from bar mitzvah age, unlike other Chassidic groups.
[1] leaf (2 written pages). 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Stains and wear. Small holes to folds.
Collection of notebooks and leaves, with lists of Maamadot donations received by Rebbe Aharon Roth, the Shomer Emunim, from his Chassidim; including two notebooks of kvittelach for the High Holidays. Jerusalem, 1937-1946.
Lists of donors of Maamadot funds and sums donated; with reports of income and expenditures.
Two notebooks of kvittelach for the High Holidays, 1945 and 1946.
The notebooks list the names of the members of the rebbe's group of followers and their families, with special requests for prayer. The names include some of the rebbe's prominent Chassidim, such as: R. Aharon Kohen dean of the Hebron yeshiva, R. Yisrael Yitzchak HaLevi Reisman, R. Dov Sokolovsky, R. Moshe Mordechai Chanun and his father R. Menachem Nachum Yitzchak Eizik Chanun.
Rebbe Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth – (1894-1947) established groups of men dedicated to the worship of G-d in Budapest and in Satmar, under the name Shomeri Emunim. In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem where he founded a similar group of Chassidim. He returned to his followers in Satmar and later Beregsaz, from 1930-1939, returning eventually to Jerusalem where he reorganized his holy group, perpetuated until this day through the Chassidic communities of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Emunah and others
The present notebooks serve as an early, authentic documentation of the rebbe's group of Chassidim, which in those days only numbered several dozen members.
7 notebooks + single leaves, altogether over 100 leaves. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
The present records were part of the estate of the Maamadot collector, R. Avraham Mordechai Yozevitch of Batei Ungarin, Jerusalem; his stamps appear in some notebooks.
Six books by R. Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth, the Shomer Emunim. Satmar and Jerusalem, 1933-1948. First editions.
1. Shulchan HaTahor. Satmar, [1933]. Handwritten glosses in the margins of some leaves [identified as the handwriting of R. David Sperber of Brașov].
2. Noam HaLevavot. Satmar, [1934].
3. Menachem Tzion. Satmar, [1935].
4. Shomer Emunim, Parts I and II. Jerusalem, [1942].
5. Mevakesh Emunah. Jerusalem, [1943].
6. Uvda D'Aharon. Jerusalem, [1948].
6 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good to fair condition. Signatures and stamps. New bindings.
Letter with three lines handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shlomo Halberstam (the Second) of Bobov. Brooklyn, NY, Thursday [28th Kislev 1968].
Most of the letter is written by a scribe on official stationery, with the addition of three lines handwritten and signed by the rebbe.
Addressed to the elderly philanthropist R. Yechiel Reinhold, elder Bobover Chassid (1881-1970). The rebbe addresses the recipient with many expressions of affection and esteem, and thanks him for his donation to the wedding expenses. Additional blessings at the end of the letter, handwritten by the rebbe: "Blessing him with salvation; may he merit to always perform mitzvot and good deeds in happiness and serenity…".
Rebbe Shlomo Halberstam (the second) of Bobov (1907-2000), a prominent rebbe in recent times. Son of Rebbe Benzion Halberstam, the Kedushat Tzion. After miraculously surviving the Holocaust, he reached the United States where he re-established the Bobov Chassidut, founding communities, yeshivot and Torah institutions in the United States and worldwide.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 26.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.