Yiddish letter, New Year wishes, and many blessings, signed by the Rachmistrivka Rebbes, Rebbe David Twersky ben Rabbi Menachem Nachum and Rebbe Efraim Twersky ben Rebbe Avraham Dov. Jerusalem, Tishrei 1948.
the dynasty of the Rachmistrivka Rebbes had an interesting tradition of two rebbes simultaneously leading a mutual court, together they received those who came for blessing and both read kvittlach and led the tisch (Chassidic gatherings). this began after the death of Rebbe Yochanan of Rachmistrivka in 1895, his sons Rebbe Ze'ev Twersky of Rachmistrivka (died in 1937) led the followers together with his brother Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Rachmistrivka (1840-1936). In 1926, Rabbi Menachem Nachum immigrated to Jerusalem and in 1935 Rebbe Ze'ev settled in Jerusalem as well. After Rebbe Menachem Nachum died in 1936, both his sons were appointed as rebbes together, Rebbe Avraham Dov Twersky (1865-1945) and his brother Rebbe David (1872-1951). After the death of Rebbe Avraham Dov in 1945, his brother Rebbe David continued leading the Chassidim jointly with his nephew Rabbi Efraim Twersky of Jerusalem (born 1884, died 1858, without children or family).
Rabbi David is the father of Rebbe Yochanan of Rachmistrivka-Jerusalem, and grandfather of Rebbe Yisrael Mordechai, the father of Rebbe David of Rachmistrivka-Jerusalem.
this is a rare letter, written on official stationery of both rebbes, Rabbi David Twersky of Rachmistrivka and his nephew Rabbi Efraim Twersky, and signed by both. Written during the short time the two served together as rebbes.
Official stationery, 22 cm. Good condition, creases.