Letter from Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, author of Atzei Chaim, rabbi of Sighet. Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), [1912].
Addressed to R. "Yitzchak Aharon of the Kollelot of Jerusalem", regarding the distribution to those supported by Kollel Sighet in Jerusalem, which at that time was headed by the rebbe. Written by a scribe, with one line handwritten and signed by the rebbe: "His friend, who seeks his wellbeing with great love, Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum".
Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, the Kedushat Yom Tov. In 1904, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Sighet and as rebbe of the Sighet Chassidic court. He was the 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 R. Baruch of Gorlitz, as well as Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, exceptionally holy and G-d-fearing. Reputedly, he never forgot anything he learned, and he was renowned from his great perspicacity. Shortly following his appointment at the age of 24 (!) as rabbi and rebbe of Sighet (capital of the Maramureș county), he became known as one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry, who established the national policies of the Orthodox bureau of the country. He had a great impact over almost all Orthodox communities in Hugnary, whether in Chassidic or Ashkenazi circles. His opinion bore weight regarding the appointment of rabbis, dayanim and shochetim, especially in communities with a dominant constituency of Sighet Chassidim (Sighet was the largest and principal Chassidic court in Maramureș). He was the older brother and prime teacher of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
Enclosed is a printed receipt of "Kollel Sighet", which was headed by the Atzei Chaim, filled-in by hand for the sum of one Korona, in Tishrei 1916. With the signature and stamp (on verso) of R. Yonatan Binyamin Salomon, dayan and posek of Mitl Apsa (Serednje Vodyane).
Letter (official stationery of the Rebbe): [1] double leaf. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Folding marks. Several holes to blank part of leaf. Receipt: 10 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear.

Draft of a halachic responsum regarding the kashrut of chicory, handwritten (3 pages, approx. 66 lines) and signed by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Irshava, [presumably written between 1922-1925].
Draft of a lengthy halachic responsum handwritten by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, with his (abridged) signature. The responsum discusses the kashrut of chicory. Chicory was used in those days as a cheap alternative to coffee, and was produced from ground chicory root. During the production, the factories would mix in two percent of lard. The concern regarding the kashrut of chicory aroused a great polemic (see articles by R. Yechiel Goldhaber in Yeshurun, vol. 19-20). In his responsum, the Rebbe reviews the development of the polemic, the opinions of those who allow it and those who prohibit it, notes the concerns and raises many reservations on the leniency of those who permit it. The Rebbe further writes: "And in truth, even in a case when there is a suitable kashrut certification… who can venture to be lenient in a case where the Rebbe of Shinova [Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam] and other leading Torah scholars were stringent and absolutely forbade it, with the stringent opinions being many…". The Rebbe concludes his responsum with a blessing: "And fortunate is the one who eschews forbidden foods… may G-d protect him in all his ways, and may he merit much blessing from G-d".
This responsum was published in Responsa Divrei Yoel (part I, Yoreh De'ah, section 54), with the omission of four polemic lines at the end of the responsum, which in this draft were crossed-out by the Rebbe. These lines contain criticism of some of those who were lenient: "And I am surprised that there are many G-d fearing Jews, who used to frequent the courts of the Rebbe of Shinova, or those of his sons and disciples, and accept his directives. How could they rule for themselves, to permit something he, together with other great and holy men, categorically forbade". Another difference between this manuscript and the printed version is the position of the final three lines after the signature, which in the printed book were inserted in the first section.
This draft contains the Rebbe's deletions and emendations (which were incorporated in the final printed version).
Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979), a leader of his generation, president of the Eida HaChareidit and leader of American Orthodox Jewry, one of the founding pillars of Chassidic Jewry after the Holocaust. Born in Sighet, he was the son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa, the Kedushat Yom Tov, and grandson of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda, the Yitav Lev, 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. After his marriage to the daughter of Rebbe Avraham Chaim Horowitz of Polaniec, he settled in Satmar and taught Torah and Chassidut to an elite group of disciples and followers. He served as rabbi of Irshava, Karaly (Carei; from 1925), and Satmar (Satu Mare; from 1934), managing in each of these places a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. During the Holocaust, he was rescued through the famous Kastner Train, and after a journey through Bergen-Belsen, Switzerland and Eretz Israel, he reached the United States, where he established the largest Chassidic group in the world - Satmar Chassidut, until today the dominant faction in American Orthodox Jewry. He served as president of the Eida HaChareidit in Jerusalem. A leading opponent of Zionism and of the founding of the State of Israel, he zealously led crucial battles for the preservation of the unique character of the Jewish people and its holiness, fearful for the honor of the Torah and the future of faithful Jewry. He was renowned as an exceptionally charitable person; his door was open to the poor and his ear attentive to the needy from every stream of the Jewish people. An outstanding Torah scholar, he responded to many halachic queries, and his writings were published in dozens of books: VaYoel Moshe, Responsa Divrei Yoel, Divrei Yoel on the Torah and more.
[2] leaves (3 written pages). Approx. 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.

Letter (approx. 22 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz. [London, Av 1939].
Addressed to R. Tzvi Hirsch Ferber, a foremost London rabbi. In this letter, which discusses several personal and communal matters, Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch presents a report of his activities to publicize the possibility of shaving with an electric shaver, to avoid transgressing the prohibition of shaving with a razor: "Some years ago, I asked the rabbis to do something about shaving, since nowadays there is the option of electric shavers, and R. Weinberg stated that there is concern of it having a status of a razor, and I said that it should be researched whether it is indeed like scissors, we would then publicize in the newspapers to shave one's beard with this method, to save thousands of Jews from transgressing five prohibitions, but my words were not heeded…" (there is a halachic prohibition of shaving ones beard with a razor, but scissor-like appliances are permitted. The invention of the electric shaver aroused a halachic debate as to whether it resembles scissors, and is therefore permitted, or a razor, which is prohibited. The Rebbe of Shotz wanted the rabbis to publicize their endorsement of electric shavers, to prevent British Jewry from transgressing the Torah prohibition of shaving with a razor).
Rebbe Shalom Moskovitz of Shotz (1877-1958), scion of Rebbe Michel of Zlotchov and Rebbe Meir of Premishlan, and foremost rebbe in the previous generation. An outstanding erudite in all realms of Torah and noted halachic authority, he was ordained in his youth by the Maharsham of Berezhany and remained in the latter's home for nine months to observe him in practice. A holy kabbalist, he served G-d with utter devotion and was renowned for the wonders he effected with his awesome prayers, just like a child begging his father. A disciple of the Rebbe of Shineva and the Rebbes of Belz. He served as rabbi of Shotz (Suceava) from 1903, and was the teacher of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, initiator of the Daf HaYomi. From 1927, he served as Rebbe in London. He authored many books on the Talmud and on the Torah, on Chassidism and other topics. He earned a widespread reputation for his greatness and holiness, and was revered by the foremost rebbes of his generation. His diligence was exceptional, he would study Torah for many hours, interrupting only to eat or perform a mitzva. He nonetheless conducted an open house in London, and people from all sects and ranks of society came to receive his blessing, counsel and ruling. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study (at his behest, this promise was printed on the structure over his grave in three languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and English).
Official postcard of the Rebbe (written on both sides). 10X15 cm. Good condition. Marginal stains. Postmark from August 14, 1939. Postage stamp removed.

Manuscript, nine leaves handwritten by R. Asher Segal Lőwy. Sermons and eulogies. Kalov (Nagykálló), [between 1935-1944].
Approximately five eulogy sermons. Written on the rabbi's official stationery, with the heading: "Asher Segal Löwy, dayan and posek in Kalov".
R. Asher Segal Lőwy (perished in the Holocaust 1944) was the son of Rebbe Elimelech Segal Lőwy Rabbi of Tosh, and son-in-law of his brother R. Mordechai Rabbi of Demecser. In 1935, R. Asher was appointed dayan and posek in Kalov, and headed the yeshiva there. One of his prominent disciples was his nephew, R. Meshullam Feish Lőwy of Tosh-Canada, who studied in his uncle's yeshiva from a young age and became his close disciple. He was murdered by the Nazis in 1944 together with his wife and eight children.
[9] leaves (13 written pages). 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear. Tears to folds, slightly affecting text.