Lengthy letter handwritten, signed and stamped by Rebbetzin Bracha Sheindel Perlow, widow of Rebbe Yisrael of Karlin-Stolin, [ca. 1920s].

The rebbetzin confirms the receipt of funds from the Chassidim she lists, and extends many blessings to them (exemption from the army, good news, blessing, success and serenity…). Based on the sums, which are quoted in millions of marks, it appears that the letter was written during the hyperinflation in Germany (ca. 1923-1924).

Rebbetzin Bracha Sheindel Perlow (ca. 1865-1942, perished in the Holocaust) was the daughter of Rebbe David Twersky of Zlatopil, who was a son-in-law of the Beit Aharon, Rebbe of Karlin. She married her cousin R. Yisrael Perlow in 1883 (the Yenuka, Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin, 1868-1921 – known amongst Karlin Chassidim as the "Frankfurter", after his burial place in Frankfurt), and bore him six sons and four daughters, from which the Chassidic courts of Karlin-Stolin branched out. After the untimely passing of her husband, she courageously continued leading her family, and became the royal mother of the Karlin-Stolin Chassidic dynasty.

[1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Folding marks. Tears to folds (repaired with tape on verso) and minor open tears.

Letter handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Meir Biederman of Warsaw. Nissan 1932.

Addressed to Avraham Fisch – secretary of Kollel Polin in Jerusalem. R. Yaakov Meir, who was the administrator of the Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes fund in Poland, writes to him about Kollel matters and about peace (following a dispute against the Kollel management), concluding with Passover wishes.

R. Yaakov Meir Biederman (1870-1941, perished in the Holocaust), outstanding Torah scholar, son-in-law of the Sefat Emet of Ger, father-in-law of his brother-in-law the Imrei Emet of Ger and of the Beit Yisrael.

[1] leaf. Approx. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Filing holes, slightly affecting text.

Two printed invitations to the wedding of Rebbe David Moshe Rosenbaum of Kretshnif, to Rebbetzin Esther Rachel, daughter of his brother-in-law Rebbe Chaim Mordechai Rosenbaum of Nadvorna-Seret. [Bucharest/Seret, 1946]

One invitation is from the groom, while the second is from the father of the bride. Both invitations were printed in the same press, and share similar text. Name of the sender printed on the verso of both invitations: "Rabin Chaim Rosenbaum" (the name "Chaim" is parenthesized on the groom's invitation, and replaced with "David"). Both invitations are addressed by hand to Avraham Yaakov Twersky in Bucharest.

R. David Moshe Rosenbaum, the third Kretshnif Rebbe (1924-1969), son of Rebbe Eliezer Zeev of Kretshnif. After the Holocaust, in 1946, he married his niece, Rebbetzin Esther Rachel, daughter of his brother-in-law Rebbe Chaim Mordechai of Nadvorna. Later that year, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Jerusalem, eventually moving to Rechovot where he established his court. Known as a wonder-worker.

His father-in-law, Rebbe Chaim Mordechai Rosenbaum of Nadvorna (1903-1977), author of Devar Chaim. Son of Rebbe Itamar Rosenbaum. Served as rebbe in Seret, Bukovina, and after the Holocaust in Jaffa and eventually in Bnei Brak, where his court became the largest Nadvorna community in our times. Renowned as a wonder-worker.

2 leaves. 21.5 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Marginal open tears, affecting border on one leaf.

Postcard with a letter (over 15 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yisrael Shapira of Bluzhov. Miami, [1960s].

The letter is addressed to his colleague R. Shmuel Alter (author of the Likutei Batar Likutei series, d. Kislev 1969). The rebbe of Bluzhov inquires about the state of health of the recipient's wife, and encourages him, blessing him with healing and salvation.

Rebbe Yisrael Shapira of Bluzhov (1889-1989), leading and elder rebbe in the United States. He served as rabbi and rebbe in Ustryki (Poland), and after surviving the Holocaust, he became a leader of Chassidic Jewry in the United States.

Postcard. 14X8.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.

Letter signed by Rebbe Shlomo Halberstam of Bobov. [Brooklyn, New York], Tishrei 1957.

Most of the letter is typewritten, apart from the final three lines with additional blessings, handwritten and signed by the rebbe. Letter of acknowledgement to a philanthropist who sent donations to the yeshiva and to the Beit Midrash library. The rebbe blesses him with perfect health, longevity and much success. At the end of the letter, the rebbe added in his handwriting; "May he merit to perform mitzvot and good deeds in happiness and serenity…".

Rebbe Shlomo Halberstam (the second) of Bobov (1907-2000), a prominent rebbe in recent times. Son of Rebbe Benzion Halberstam, the Kedushat Tzion. After miraculously surviving the Holocaust, he reached the United States where he re-established the Bobov Chassidut, founding communities, yeshivot and Torah institutions in the United States and worldwide.

[1] leaf, official stationery. 25.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and folding marks. Tears to folds, slightly affecting text.