Auction 050 Part 1 Satmar: Rebbes and Rabbis of Satmar-Sighet, Hungary and Transylvania
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Atzei Chaim on the Torah and Atzei Chaim on the festivals, by Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet:
1. Atzei Chaim on the Torah, two parts – Part I following the Aggadah approach, and Part II following the Derush approach. Sighet: Abraham Kaufmann and sons and Pannonia Rosenthal brothers, 1927. First edition.
The book was first published by the author’s son-in-law, R. Chaim Yitzchak Eizik Halberstam, Av Beit Din of Solotvyno, with the help of his relative (the author’s nephew) R. Yekutiel Yehudah Gross, dayan and posek in Sighet (formerly Av Beit Din of Berbești). At the beginning of the book is an introduction by “the holy author’s sons” [apparently written by his great sons-in-law, R. Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Chișinău and Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Halberstam of Klausenburg], in which they congratulate their brother-in-law [the author’s son] on attaining his father’s post as Rabbi of Sighet: “Thanks and blessing to the people of Sighet… who unanimously and lovingly accepted our brother-in-law… R. Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum to our holy fathers’ position” [the son of the author, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet (born 1912, perished in the Holocaust 1944), who was appointed to serve in his father’s position at the age of 14].
[3], 2-127; [2], 2-50 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and light wear. Original binding, with leather spine and corners, worn and lightly damaged.
2. Atzei Chaim on the festivals. Sighet (Sighetu Marmației): A. Kaufmann and sons, 1934. First edition.
Sermons for Rosh Hashanah, Shabbat Teshuvah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Chanukah, the four parashiot, Purim, Shabbat HaGadol, Pesach and Shavuot. At the beginning of the books is the introduction of the author’s son, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet (born 1912, perished in the Holocaust 1944), in which he writes: “I hereby beg our friend’s people to bring blessing to their houses and buy this holy book at its full price… to attain blessing from heaven, to be doubly blessed, and may our eyes see the rebuilding of Zion and Jerusalem…”
[3], 2-158 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Light stains. New binding.
Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet, author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, author of Kedushat Yom Tov, and son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert (son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz). He frequented the courts of the Tzaddikim of his generation, in particular his uncles Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova and Rebbe Baruch of Gorlitz, as well as Rebbe Yehoshua Rokeach of Belz. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, exceptionally holy and God-fearing. Reputedly, he never forgot anything he learned. After his father's passing in 1904, at the young age of 24, he was appointed rabbi and Rebbe of Sighet (capital of the Maramureș County) and became known as one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry and the Orthodox Bureau of the country. He was very influential, and his opinion regarding the appointment of rabbis, dayanim and shochatim was conclusive in Hungarian Orthodox communities, especially in communities with a dominant constituency of Sighet Chassidim (Sighet was the largest and principal Chassidic court in Maramureș). His younger brother was Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
Atzei Chaim, three parts in two volumes – first editions of the books of Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației):
1-2. Atzei Chaim, Part I – Responsa on the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch, with Part II on laws of Mikvaot. Sighet: Yaakov Grünwald, [1939]. Two parts in one volume; divisional title pages. At the beginning of Part I, introduction by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet (born 1912, perished in the Holocaust 1944) in praise of his father, the author.
In Elul 1939 (the year the book was printed), the present copy was given as a gift to R. Menachem Mendel Eckstein by the directors of the New York office of the Etz Chaim yeshiva. On the endpaper is a dedication from the yeshiva's directors: "For an eternal remembrance, from the office of the holy yeshiva Etz Chaim, Sighet, in New York City, to R. Menachem Mendel Eckstein, Rabbi in Cleveland, Ohio, who was a dear and faithful friend to the Rebbe, author of this book"; under this dedication appear two official stamps of the yeshiva.
The recipient of the book, R. Menachem Mendel Eckstein (1884-1946), disciple of the Arugat HaBosem of Khust and intimate associate of the Rebbe of Sighet, author of Atzei Chaim. Grand-nephew of the Bnei Yissachar of Dinov. In 1904 he was appointed as lecturer in the Sighet Torah school, and was later appointed as preacher in Crasna. In 1922 he immigrated to the United States, where he was accepted as Rabbi of the Hungarian Etz Chaim Society in New York, and he served as secretary of the Tomchei Torah Society that supported yeshivas in Hungary, Transylvania and Slovakia. In 1926 he moved to Cleveland, Ohio and served as Rabbi of the Maramureş Bnei Yaakov Community. In the booklet Bechi Tamrurin (Tarnów, 1929), a book of eulogies for great Tzaddikim of the generation, he tells of his relationship with the Rebbe, author of our book: "I cannot refrain from mentioning here the passing away of the righteous Gaon, R. Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet in the new country of Romania, to whom I was a friend and frequent visitor, and even here in the United States I received letters from him full of friendship and love – who passed away suddenly at the age of 46…".
Part I: [4], 2-133 leaves. Part II: [2], 3-31 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Good condition. New binding. Light stains.
3. Atzei Chaim on Tractate Gittin. Sighet: A. Kaufmann and sons, 1939-[1940]. At the beginning of the book, a short introduction by the author's son, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet (born 1912, perished in the Holocaust 1944), written in Sighet on July 12, 1940, mentioning the current events immediately preceding the Holocaust: "this harshest of times, when terror and unsettlement haunt the entire world, may God save us, and may the merit of the holy author save us from all stumbling and sin… and we pray to the heavenly and awesome God to help us soon, to raise us from the dust of our poverty and lift up our honor, and bring us back as before, and for us to soon merit to see His return to His abode, comforting Zion and Jerusalem…".
[4], 2-45, 45-52 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and light wear. Light worming. Inscriptions and stamps. New binding.
Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Sighet, author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, author of Kedushat Yom Tov, and son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert (son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz). He frequented the courts of the Tzaddikim of his generation, in particular his uncles Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova and Rebbe Baruch of Gorlitz, as well as Rebbe Yehoshua Rokeach of Belz. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, exceptionally holy and God-fearing. Reputedly, he never forgot anything he learned. After his father's passing in 1904, at the young age of 24, he was appointed rabbi and Rebbe of Sighet (capital of the Maramureș County) and became known as one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry and the Orthodox Bureau of the country. He was very influential, and his opinion regarding the appointment of rabbis, dayanim and shochatim was conclusive in Hungarian Orthodox communities, especially in communities with a dominant constituency of Sighet Chassidim (Sighet was the largest and principal Chassidic court in Maramureș). His younger brother was Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
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Printed booklet – "sermon delivered by… R. Chanoch Henich of Sassov [son-in-law of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet] at his appointment as rabbi of Keretsky and the region…". Munkacs: Aharon Dov Meisels, [1923]. "Published by Kehal Adat Yeshurun here in Keretsky".
Only edition; rare. Sermon delivered by Rebbe Chanoch Henich Mayer of Sassov on the Shabbat of Parashat Behaalotecha, 18 Sivan, 1923, at his inauguration as rabbi of Keretsky. On the last pages is printed a gloss from his son, "Rebbe Lipa" – Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Mayer-Teitelbaum (son-in-law of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar).
Rebbe Chanoch Henich Dov Mayer-Teitelbaum (1884-1942), Rabbi of Sassov (Sasiv) and Keretsky, one of the greatest rebbes and Tzaddikim of his generation, son-in-law of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet and brother-in-law of the Atzei Chaim of Sighet and of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Son of R. Yosef David Mayer of Sassov, a descendant of the Lev Sameach of Alesk and the Sar Shalom of Belz. Upon the death of his grandfather Rebbe Shlomo Mayer, first rebbe of Sassov, in 1919, he was appointed to his position as Av Beit Din and rebbe. In 1923 he was appointed rabbi of Keretsky, Maramureș. An exceptional, holy and pure Torah scholar, he was renowned for his fervent prayer and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. In his will, he commanded that his epitaph contain no honorific except "who performed salvations for the Jewish people". His teachings are printed in Ir Chanoch, Responsa Yad Chanoch, Mefaneach Ne'elamim and more.
His Son, Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Mayer-Teitelbaum of Sassov (1906-1966), son of Rebbe Chanoch Henich Mayer of Sassov-Keretsky and Rebbetzin Esther, daughter of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet. In 1924, he married Rebbetzin Chaya Roiza, daughter of his uncle Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, in Orsheva. After the marriage, he lived near his father-in-law and uncle, and assisted him in directing his yeshivot in Orsheva, Carei and Satmar. He served in tandem as rabbi of Szemihaly (Bűdszentmihály) and Rosh Av Beit Din of Satmar. After the Holocaust, he immigrated to Jerusalem, founded the yeshiva Yitav Lev, and served as Rabbi of Beit Midrash Ohel Rachel of Satmar Chassidim in the city. He rebuilt Sassov Chassidut in the United States. In late 1963, he returned to Eretz Israel and built the Yismach Moshe neighborhood, where his son Rebbe Yosef David Teitelbaum currently serves as rebbe of Sassov.
[8] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears and light wear. New binding.
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).