KVITTEL (WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A BLESSING) SENT TO RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM, REBBE OF SATMAR, BY RABBI SHMUEL ...

KVITTEL (WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A BLESSING) SENT TO RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM, REBBE OF SATMAR, BY RABBI SHMUEL DEUTSCH, REBBE OF BUCHAREST. 1961.

A kvittel (request for a blessing) written by Rabbi Shmuel Deutsch, Rebbe of Bucharest, sent from Romania to the Satmarer Rebbe in 1961. The letter includes good wishes for the New Year and a request for the Satmarer Rebbe’s blessing for himself, his wife and his children, including his son and successor Rabbi Bentzion Deutsch, Bucharester Rebbe of Boro Park (d. 2020).

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.

Rabbi Shmuel Deutsch (d. 1985), grandson of Rabbi David Nassan Deutsch of Kretchinef and Rabbi Shmuel Heller of Tzefas. Settled in Bucharest after WWII, where he brought many people close to Judaism. Emigrated to New York, where he was known as the Bucharester Rebbe. Author of Yalkut Shmuel.

1 side. 17 x 22.5 cm. Very good condition.