KVITTEL SENT BY RABBI YECHIEL YEHOSHUA RABINOWICZ (1901-1982), BIALA...

KVITTEL SENT BY RABBI YECHIEL YEHOSHUA RABINOWICZ (1901-1982), BIALA REBBE, TO THE SATMARER REBBE RABBI YOEL TEITELBAUM, WRITTEN ON AN INVITATION TO THE WEDDING OF THE BIALA REBBE’S GRANDSON.

This kvittel was written on the invitation to the wedding of Rabbi Yaakov Shlomo Elimelech Rabinowicz (Rebbe of Biala – Peshischa in Ashdod), in 1970. The Biala Rebbe asks for the Satmarer Rebbe’s blessing for the young couple , and for himself, signing his name ‘Yechiel Yehoshua ben Chava’.

Rabbi Yechiel Yehoshua Rabinowicz, son of Rabbi Yerachmiel Tzvi of Biala – Shedlitz in Poland, succeeded his father at the age of 23, guided his chassidim and established a large Yeshiva, earning great reverence due to his saintliness. During WWII, he escaped to Russia, spending a period in Siberia. After the war was over, he returned to Poland and arrived in Tel Aviv in 1947, becoming the Rebbe of Biala chassidim and many others. He settled in Jerusalem in 1955 where his reputation grew among all sectors of orthodox Jewry for his saintliness and his heartfelt prayers. Author of Chelkas Yehoshua, Seder Hayom and Kedushas Chelkas Yehoshua.

Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, Rebbe of Satmar, son and disciple of Rabbi Chananya Yomtov Lippa of Sighet and son-in-law of (1) Rabbi Avraham Chaim Horowitz of Polaniec, and (2) Rabbi Avigdor Shapira of Czestochowa. Recognised from a young age for his outstanding saintliness and Torah greatness. After the passing of his father, he was accepted by some of his followers as their Rebbe and settled in Satmar. Subsequently appointed Rabbi of Orshova (1911), Karoly (1928) and Satmar (1929), where he headed a prominent Yeshiva and attracted large numbers of Chassidim. One of the outstanding leaders of pre-WWII Hungarian orthodox Jewry. Heavily involved in relief efforts during the Holocaust before himself being deported to Bergen Belsen, but rescued to Switzerland on the Kastner transport, and subsequently moving to Jerusalem. He re-established Torah institutions and chassidic centres in the Holy Land and in America, where he settled in 1947, becoming the spiritual guide to thousands. Appointed Nassi of the Eida Charedis in Jerusalem in 1951 and Av Beis Din a few years later. One of the greatest post-WWII chassidic leaders and halachic authorities. Known for his strong principals in all religious matters and particularly for his outspoken opposition to Zionism, as well as for his wise counsel and outstanding generosity. Author of Vayoel Moshe, Al Hegeula V’al Hatemura, Divrei Yoel, Shaalos U’teshuvos Divrei Yoel.

Invitation. 22x28 cm. Excellent condition.