RARE LETTER WRITTEN BY RABBI YISRAEL MOSHE DUSCHINSKI TO RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM – THE REBBE OF ...

RARE LETTER WRITTEN BY RABBI YISRAEL MOSHE DUSCHINSKI TO RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM – THE REBBE OF SATMAR.

Rabbi Yisrael Moshe Duschinsky of Yerushalayim; early letter to the Satmarer Rebbe, referring longingly to the days that he could bask in the Rebbe’s shadow, and thanking him for his support to his late father and to his Yeshiva. Rabbi Duschinsky asks for the Rebbe’s continued support for the Yeshiva. He concludes with profuse blessings, signing his name as ‘Yisrael Moshe ben Esther’.

Rabbi Yisrael Moshe Duschinsky (1921-2003), son of Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Duschinsky - Rabbi of Galanta, Chust and Yerushalayim. He succeeded his father as Rosh Yeshiva and Rabbi of the Beis Yosef Tzvi community, which flourished under his leadership. Appointed Dayan (1968), Rosh Beth Din (1989) and later as Av Beth Din (1996) of the Eida Charedis in Yerushalayim.

Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum (1887-1979), 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. 16 x 21 cm. Very good condition.