Auction 048 Rebbes of Satmar, Sighet and Bobov - Books, Objects, Letters and Manuscripts, Broadsides and Printed Items
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Handkerchief used by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
White handkerchief, with blue border; the letters J.T. (the rebbe's initials) are embroidered in the lower-right corner.
Letter of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman enclosed: "Handkerchief used by the rebbe of Satmar. The rebbe's initials – "JT" are embroidered in the corner. The handkerchief was passed on to the rebbe's attendant R. Meir Deutsch, who gave it as a gift to his son-in-law R. Zalman Glick. I received the handkerchief from R. Zalman Glick" (Hebrew).
R. Meir son of R. Mordechai Leib Deutsch was the gabbai and attendant of the rebbe of Satmar for many years. After the rebbe's passing, he led the Bnei Yoel community in the rebbetzin's home in Kiryat Yoel, Monroe.
Handkerchief: approx. 49X46 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear.
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).
Five coins and three kippot handed out by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar and his wife Rebbetzin Alta Feiga to students of the Satmar boys' schools in Eretz Israel. [Presumably during the visit of the rebbe and rebbetzin to Eretz Israel in 1955].
Five 50-prutah Israeli pound coins – four minted in 1949 and one in 1954; three black kippot, with embroidered inscription in yellow thread.
35 years after the visit [in ca. 1990], the principal of the Satmar institutions R. Chaim Eliyahu Sternberg sent these coins and kippot to Rebbetzin Alta Feiga, the rebbe's widow – as a souvenir of the visit the rebbe paid to his institutions in Eretz Israel. The rebbetzin later gave the coins and kippot to R. Meir Spitz (son-in-law of R. Yosel Ashkenazi, the rebbe's attendant).
Letter handwritten and signed by R. Sternberg enclosed (Yiddish): "To the rebbetzin, enclosed are five Lirot [=5 50-prutah coins], from the hundreds of coins blessed and distributed by the rebbe of Satmar to the children in 18 boys' schools in Eretz Israel 35 years ago, and 3 kippot which the rebbetzin handed out 35 years ago to the children in the Satmar boys' schools – Chaim Eli. son of Chanah Gittel Sternberg".
Letter of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman enclosed: "Five coins blessed by the rebbe of Satmar on one of his visits to Eretz Israel and handed out to the children in the Satmar boys' schools. Enclosed are three kippot handed out by his wife Rebbetzin Alta Feiga on that occasion to the children in the Satmar boys' schools in Eretz Israel. The kippot and coins were passed on to R. Meir Spitz (son-in-law of R. Yosel Ashkenazi, attendant of the rebbe of Satmar). I received the kippot and coins from R. Meir Spitz" (Hebrew).
R. Chaim Eliyahu Sternberg (1910-1994), prominent Chassid of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, and his representative in Eretz Israel. He founded a network of 18 boys' schools throughout the country, as well as other Satmar institutions.
Coins and kippot in overall good condition. Minor stains to coins; tears and minor wear to kippot. Letter from R. Sternberg in fair condition. Stains, creases and wear, mounted on tin foil for reinforcement.
Enclosed: various letters of authenticity and other material.
Three coins blessed by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar; the coins were passed on to his attendant R. Meir Deutsch, who gifted them to his son-in-law R. Zalman Glick.
Letter of authenticity signed by R. Leib Friedman enclosed: "Three coins (2 quarter dollars minted in 1942/1945; Palestine 50-mil coin minted in 1927) blessed by the rebbe of Satmar, given by his attendant R. Meir Deutsch as a gift to his son-in-law R. Zalman Glick. I received the coins from R. Zalman Glick" (Hebrew).
R. Meir son of R. Mordechai Leib Deutsch was the gabbai and attendant of the rebbe of Satmar for many years. After the rebbe's passing, he led the Bnei Yoel community in the rebbetzin's home in Kiryat Yoel, Monroe.
3 coins. Diameter: approx. 2.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Ink blotter dedicated to Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum – gift received immediately upon his victory in the first elections for the Satmar rabbinate, Tishrei 1928, from the community leader R. Chaim Freund and the community members. Satmar, 17th Tishrei 1928.
Wooden ink blotter. Metal plaque on upper part, with vegetal motifs and engraved dedication: "To R. Yoel Teitelbaum, much success – 17th Tishrei 1928 – Chaim Freund and the entire Satmar community".
The next day, second day of Chol HaMoed Sukkot, 18th Tishrei, R. Yoel received the official certificate of appointment as rabbi of Satmar, signed by the rabbis and notables of the city, headed by the community leader R. Chaim Freund (see Kedem auction 63, item 111).
The Controversy Over the Satmar Rabbinate
In summer 1928, shortly after the passing of R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, elections were held to appoint a new rabbi. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum won the elections, yet several members of the community attempted to disqualify the election, claiming that the results were forged. The severe controversy over the election lasted for six years, during which polemic writings were published on each side, and several repeated elections were conducted. Only in 1934 was R. Yoel Teitelbaum finally appointed as rabbi of Satmar.
The election of R. Yoel Teitelbaum to the Satmar rabbinate marked a turning point in the impact of the Orthodox and Chassidic communities in the Maramureş region and Transylvania. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum turned Satmar into a powerhouse of Torah and Chassidism, with a yeshiva numbering hundreds of students and a dynamic Chassidic community.
R. Chaim Freund (1865 – ca. 1950), community leader of Satmar for many years. Brother of R. Avraham Yehoshua Freund Rabbi of Năsăud. He played a central role in the appointment of Rebbe Yoel as rabbi of Satmar in 1929-1934.
Approx. 8.5X15X8 cm. Good-fair condition. Defects and rust to metal plaque. Fading and minor abrasions to wood. Blotting cloth worn and slightly torn.
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).
Milchemet Mitzvah HaChadash – protocols, letters and Beit Din rulings by Romanian and Hungarian rabbis, supporting the appointment of R. Yoel Teitelbaum as rabbi of Satmar. Satmar: Meir Leib Hirsch, 1929. Mostly Hebrew, some Yiddish and Hungarian.
The book was published anonymously, yet inscriptions in this book (on the title page and p. 28b) by R. Aharon Shalom Weiss of Satmar, brother of the author, disclose the identity of the authors – Yechezkel Shraga Weiss of Satmar and Shlomo Yehuda Brach. Many signatures, stamps and inscriptions on the title page and endpapers of R. Aharon Shalom Weiss of Satmar, his father R. David Meir and others.
R. Shlomo Yehuda Brach was the nephew of R. Shaul Brach Rabbi of Kashoi, and a close disciple the Arugot HaBosem. He was an associate and supporter of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum.
The Controversy Over the Satmar Rabbinate
In summer 1928, shortly after the passing of R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, elections were held to appoint a new rabbi. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum won the elections, yet several members of the community attempted to disqualify the election, claiming that the results were forged. The severe controversy over the election lasted for six years, during which polemic writings were published on each side, and several repeated elections were conducted. Only in 1934 was R. Yoel Teitelbaum finally appointed as rabbi of Satmar.
Milchemet Mitzvah Chadashah presents the position of the supporters of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum, with letters and responsa from Torah leaders such as R. Yehuda Segal Rosner of Sekelhid, R. Shaul Brach of Kashoi, R. Yechezkel Paneth of Deyzh and many others.
[2], 5-10, [1], 13-28; 12; 9 leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Creases and minor wear. Minor tears and worming. Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
Two polemic books printed during the course of the battle against the appointment of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum as rabbi of Satmar:
1. Sefat Emet. Satmar: Meir Leib Hirsch, [1929].
[8], 76, [8] leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Creases and wear. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
2. Shamoa Ben Achechem. Satmar, [1929].
[1], 13, [1] pages. 15.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Tears, including open tear to final leaf, affecting text. Paper repairs on verso of title page and final leaf. Detached leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
The Controversy Over the Satmar Rabbinate
In summer 1928, shortly after the passing of R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, elections were held to appoint a new rabbi. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum won the elections, yet several members of the community attempted to disqualify the election, claiming that the results were forged. The severe controversy over the election lasted for six years, during which polemic writings were published on each side, and several repeated elections were conducted. Only in 1934 was R. Yoel Teitelbaum finally appointed as rabbi of Satmar.
The present two books present the point of view of those who opposed the appointment of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum. With approbations and responsa by several Torah leaders, including the Minchat Elazar of Munkacs, R. Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert, R. David Sperber of Braşov and others.
Large broadside issued by the Khal Yere'im of Satmar against the appointment of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum as rabbi of the city. Jibou (North Romania): Porolissum, 1932.
Six columns of text, describing the affair from the point of view of Rebbe Yoel's opponents. Includes an anonymous letter addressed to Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum, pressuring him to withdraw his candidacy.
The Controversy Over the Satmar Rabbinate
In summer 1928, shortly after the passing of R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, elections were held to appoint a new rabbi. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum won the elections, yet several members of the community attempted to disqualify the election, claiming that the results were forged. The severe controversy over the election lasted for six years, during which polemic writings were published on each side, and several repeated elections were conducted. Only in 1934 was R. Yoel Teitelbaum finally appointed as rabbi of Satmar.
The election of R. Yoel Teitelbaum to the Satmar rabbinate marked a turning point in the impact of the Orthodox and Chassidic communities in the Maramureş region and Transylvania. Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum turned Satmar into a powerhouse of Torah and Chassidism, with a yeshiva numbering hundreds of students and a dynamic Chassidic community.
Approx. 63X47 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Tears to margins and folds, affecting text. Small holes. Stains on verso. Pencil inscriptions.
Eleven photographs of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, on his visits to Eretz Israel. Ca. 1950s-1970s.
In the photographs, the rebbe is seen with his entourage on the various stops of his visits to Eretz Israel.
Some photographs are captioned on the verso, and some bear studio stamps.
11 photographs. Size varies. Overall good condition. Stains, tears and minor wear to some photographs.
Collection of photographs of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, from various periods in his life.
The rebbe is seen in the photographs: with Rebbe Shlomo Halberstam of Bobov, with diplomats, on a visit to Eretz Israel, and more.
11 items. Size and condition vary.
Some are captioned in the margins.
18 photographs. Size varies. High-quality printing. Good condition.