Winner's Unlimited - No. 105
Eretz Israel and Zionism, Postcards and Photographs, Numismatics, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Holy books, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes
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Letter recorded on a postcard, handwritten and signed by the Admor of Shomrei Emunim, Rabbi Aharon Roth.
Nine lines in his handwriting and with his signature.
The Admor Rabbi Aharon Roth [Reb Aherle] [1894-1947] established the Shomrei Emunim chassidut which generated the Toldot Aharon and later Toldot Avraham Yitzchak chassidut. He was known as "Rebbe Aherele," and even today, members of this community from the "yishuv hayashan" in Jerusalem are known as "Rebbe Aharlech." He was born in Ungvar. His father was a butcher, and he himself established his own dynasty, a very rare phenomenon. He was a disciple of Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro of Bluzhov, who authorized him to serve as an Admor. In 1925, he traveled to Jerusalem and established chassidic groups and made students to practice the service of Hash-m in the chassidic ways. He permanently immigrated to Palestine in 1939. He was holy and ascetic; he demanded that his chassidim live extremely modest, ascetic lifestyles. He authored many works, including Shomer Emunim, and Teharat HaKodesh. The current chassidic groups carrying on his practices are "Toldot Aharon," "Shomrei Emunim," "Toldot Avraham Yitzchak," "Mevakshei Emunah," and others.
[1] leaf. 15x9 cm. Some of the letter is a bit faded. Very fine condition.
![Letter from Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. [1964]](https://winners-files.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/sale_105-public/440.jpg)
Letter signed by Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch sent to another Admor, during the days of Selichot, 1964. Ksiva V'Chasima Tova blessings for a good sweet year.
Typewritten with the signature of the Admor and a supplement in his hand.
Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn [1902-1994] was the seventh Admor in the Lubavitch dynasty. He started serving as Admor in Shevat, 1951. He was one of the most prominent Admors of the previous generation. He was a fantastic genius in all aspects of the Torah and the sciences. His influence was felt all over the world. He created a giant enterprise of "shluchim" that do kiruv around the world. His goal was to create merits for the Jewish Nation so as to hasten the arrival of Mashiach.
22x14 cm. Filing holes. Very fine condition.
Letter written and signed by Admor Avraham Elimelech Perlow of Karlin.
Almost the entire letter consists of words of thanks and blessings to Rabbi Yaakov Pinchas for various letters that he sent him and activities and efforts he carried out on behalf of the Admor: "It is very valuable to me, and there are not enough words in my mouth to thank you for the many troubles and attempts in this great thing, may your reward be double and paid by the G-d of our fathers ... and may Hashem give you the merit to work only through health and nachat from your children and serenity ... the page is too short to contain all my thanks and blessings for all these favors ... and all the berachot should be fulfilled ... and bless him with all good, always, and a gmar chatima tova ... to soon see salvation for Yisrael when Hash-m returns His nation to His land. Then we will all merit ..." He signed in the margin of the letter.
Admor Rabbi Avraham Elimelech Perlow of Karlin [1892-1942] was the son of Admor Rabbi Yisrael "HaYanuka" of Karlin. He served as Admor beginning in 1921, after his father passed away in Frankfurt and was the most prominent Admor amongst his brothers. He visited the Land of Israel a few times. His last visit was in 1939, on the eve of the outbreak of the war. His chassidim tried to prevent him from returning to Europe, but he refused. He left on the last ship that left Palestine and was killed in the Holocaust together with all of his offspring.
[1] stationery, 22x15 cm. Filing holes. Very fine condition.
A letter in the handwriting and with the signature and personal stamp of Rebbetzin Sarah Friedman, the widow of the Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Friedman of Sadigura-Rimanov. Dated in her handwriting: Seder Tzav 5794 [1934].
In the letter, the widow expresses her gratitude for the sum of money she received and gives her blessing for 'success and bountiful income... the one who awaits God's salvation." Her handwritten signature appears in the margin of the letter. Letters from her are rare. The letter was also stamped with her personal stamp from after her husband's death: "Widow of the Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak of Sadigura-Rimanov'.
Rebbetzin Sarah Friedman, wife of the Rebbe of Rimanov Rabbi Yitzchak Friedman [1886-1925], son of Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Sadigura the 'Or Yisrael', a scion of the Ruzhin dynasty founded by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin. Began to serve in Rimanov in 1913. He escaped to Vilna at the outbreak of the First World War. In early 1924 he visited the United States at the request of Sadigura chassidim there, and in the month of Sivan moved to live in New York, but died only a few months later from pneumonia.
[1] paper leaf, 14x12 cm. Folding marks. Fine condition.
Two letters in the handwriting and with the signature of the Rebbe the author of the 'Emunat Moshe' of Aleksander Rabbi Yehuda Moshe Tyberg. The two letters were addressed to Rabbi Moshe Chaim Tyberg [enclosed is a banknote for the sum of 1 Israeli lira which the Rebbe gave for travel expenses].
One letter is dated: 14th Adar 5711 [1951], in which the Rebbe blesses Rabbi Moshe Chaim Tyberg that he should succeed in selling his old apartment in Rehovot and in the purchase of a new apartment in Tel Aviv. The second letter is dated: 13th Tevet 5719 [1959] and blesses him with mazal tov on the new address - Helen Keller House in Tel Aviv and blesses him: "And may it be His will that you have great pleasure in all aspects, as they say in the Holy City of Jerusalem 'Yiddishe Nachas'". In the margins of the letter the Rebbe requests: "I ask that you come soon to the holy city of Jerusalem to be with me, this could be slightly difficult for you, but it is very important to me, and please do as I request...".
Enclosed is a 1 Israeli lira banknote with a note 'The night after the festival of Shavuot 1957, the Rebbe [of Aleksander] gave me 1 lira for travel expenses'.
The Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Menachem Danzinger (1921-2005), son of the Rebbe Rabbi Yehuda Moshe Tyberg-Danzinger, and grandson of Rabbi Bezalel Yair Danzinger, brother of the Rebbe author of "Tiferet Shmuel" of Aleksander. Born in Poland and immigrated to Israel as a young man, where he studied in the Novardok yeshiva from Rabbi Benzion Bruk, and also heard classes from Rabbi Shach who served as a lecturer in the yeshiva. In 1973 Rabbi Avraham Menachem succeeded his father, and his Torah thoughts were known for their in depth chassidic teachings. During his time as Rebbe, he maintained a family atmosphere within the Chassidut. During his time the Aleksander Chassidut expanded and new study halls of the Chassidut were established in America and Europe. Known for his great diligence and his tremendous genius in all realms of the revealed and hidden Torah.
[2] leaves. 19x22 cm and 28x22 cm. Stains and fold marks. Fine condition. [1] banknote with [1] note.
![Receipt Signed by the Admor of Lelov, Rabbi Shimon Nosson Nota Biderman [The First]](https://winners-files.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/sale_105-public/444.jpg)
Yivarechich Hashem MiTzion - printed receipt letter, Jerusalem 191... With a picture of Rachel's Tomb - second decade of the 20th century. The margins bear a signature of the Admor of Lelov, Rabbi Shimon Nosson Nota Biderman [the first].
The Yiddish text blesses the donors and promises to pray for them at the holy sites, the Western Wall and Rachel's Tomb.
Rabbi Shimon Nota Biderman [1869-1930] was the fifth Admor of Lelov. He was a sage of the Shaar Shamayim yeshiva. He traveled to Poland on occasion to spend time with his rabbi, Rabbi Perlow of Stolin. During his last visit, he settled in Krakow where he served as Admor, and only returned to the Land of Israel thirteen years later, in 1926. In the Land of Israel, his father's chassidim and others gathered around him. Letters in his hand and with his signature are very rare. Most of his known letters were written in his name by his son, Admor Rabbi Moshe Mordechai of Lelov.
Size: 9x11 cm. Very fine condition.
Letter written and signed by the gabbai (secretary) of the Admor of Sadigur, Rabbi Mordechai Dovid Rachmann. Dated Wednesday, Parshat V'Etchanan, 1924.
The letter discusses the Admor's health "due to the blood pressure, he will not be able to travel to the spa in Germany," and other issues.
[1] stationery. 25x23 cm.
Very fine condition.
Letter written and signed by the Admor of Chernobyl Rabbi Meshulem Zussia Twersky. Dated: 13th of Nissan 1966.
Rabbi Meshulem Zussia Twersky [1917-1987] was the first Admor of Chernobyl in Israel after the Holocaust. His sons continue his dynasty in a number of locations and his daughter is married to Admor Rabbi Yisrael of Vishnitz.
[1] letterhead. 17x25 cm. Brown paper, fold marks. Light marginal tears. Moderate-fine condition.
Four letters discussing childless couples. The Admor blesses them with "zera shel kayama" and encourages these childless couples who asked him for prayers and advice.
Amongst his words, the Admor includes medical advice and segulot: "He should go to the mikva every Tuesday, erev Shabbat and Shabbat; they should only drink a specific tea a few times a day; they should accept upon themselves to eat melava malka together and light candles for King David and say that in his merit they will have children ... his wife should go every week to collect charity and give it to Torah scholars on erev Shabbat; most important, if she wants children she must cover her hair so that she doesn't look like an unmarried young lady and she should merit to be a joyous mother of children." Rare.
The letters are not signed, however each one bears a note written by Rabbi Yaakov Menachem Rabinowitz [with his signature] testifiying that this is the manuscript of "my teacher and father-in-law the Admor."
Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Rosenbaum of Kretshnif [Rav Herschel'] [1920-2006] was the Admor of Kretshnif in Kfar Atta and then Jerusalem. He was born in Sighet. His father was Rabbi Chaim of Drohovitch, son of Rabbi Eliezer of Kretshnif. After the Holocaust,he immigrated to Jerusalem and made "tish" while yet an unmarried young man. After his wedding, he moved to Kiryat Atta, and in in 1982, moved to Jerusalem. He authored Torat Chaim V'Emunah on the Torah, Kedushat Tzvi and more.
Varying sizes, fine condition.
Moving letter written by a prominent Admor about his troubles during the terrible Holocaust and about the death of his holy forefathers and his magnificent family and friends. He pours out his heart in this letter and describes the many attempts made to kill him and the times that he was saved from certain death in addition to the terrible tragedy and awful loss of his family - from a prominent chassidic dynasty. Apparently written in the early 1940s, near the end of the war. The back of the letter features the time that the words were written, without an exact date: "Erev Shabbos Kodesh, Vayakhel, in the morning, 8:00, Tel Aviv."
Due to the importance and rarity of the words, the following is a translation of the entire letter:
"Baruch Hash-m who took us out of the hands of murderers and the netherworld of destruction of the death camps ... many misfortunes have surrounded us, gigantic dangers encircled us, between the teeth of the lions, snakes and scorpions I discovered. In Auschwitz, Dachau, Grosswardein, where the killings are located, and other death camps of the German nation who have destroyed one third of the holy nation, Bnei Yisrael, I was there, and a number of times I was a step between life and death. Hash-m has saved us and I bless on this a blessing of thanksgiving as I am obligated from the Torah ... as it says baruch Hash-m asher hetzil ... and if Yitro made this blessing for Yisrael, the man himself that was saved should bless. I lost everything that was beloved to me, the darling of my eye, my holy father, etc. and his family, my first wife, my son and my three daughters, my brothers and their families, my sisters, uncles, aunt and their holy families. If only my head would cry water without stop because I do not have a consoler. I saw with my eyes the smoke of the crematorium and I smelled the smell of the smoke of the sacrifices and I wandered from place to place in despair after despair when morning after morning my eyes saw my friends and brothers, who just yesterday we prayed and learned together, we suffered and worked together, and now the next day they were taken out dead, bloated with hunger, hit and beaten cruelly and mass burnings. Every heart melts and turns into water ... Pure, holy righteous people from the Jewish nation and the family of our holy fathers, the Admors of Sanz, Shinova, Stropkov, Ropshitz, Ujhely, Apta, ... may all of their memories be for a blessing, may their blood be avenged soon ... and we were left - holy seed from a house of righteous people - just very few - in a dark world ..."
The back of the letter features a prayer in his hand.
[1] leaf 10x17 cm. Fine condition.
![Invitation to the Wedding of the Sfat Emet's Grandchildren During his Lifetime. Gur [1903]](https://winners-files.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/sale_105-public/449.jpg)
Invitation to the wedding of Rabbi Yitzchak, son of Rabbi Moshe Betzalel Alter with the bride Feige, daughter of Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter. The in-law brothers were among the great Admors of Gur, sons of the 'Sfat Emet.' [1903] - the year of 'Marbin B'Simcha' - Rare invitation to the wedding of the grandchildren of the 'Sfat Emet' of Gur, during his lifetime.
Stencil print invitation in the form of a poem with the acrostic forming the names of the bridegroom and bride. Kaminer Kileltz press. Handwritten correction to one word.
The wedding occurred about two years before the passing of the 'Sfat Emet,' who was laid to rest in 1905.
Father of the bridegroom: Rabbi Moshe Betzalel Alter [1869-1942], son of the Admor of Gur, the 'Sfat Emet,' and brother of the 'Imrei Emet.' Appointed in the will of his brother as his successor, and the highest authority among the chassidim after his brother left Poland. Murdered during the liquidation of the Warsaw ghetto together with most of his family.
Father of the bride: Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter [1866-1948], the 'Imrei Emet' of Gur, firstborn son of Rabbi Yehuda Leib Alter, the 'Sfat Emet.' Served as Admor of the Gur chassidut and as one of the leaders of the entire chareidi Jewry for 43 years. The Gur chassidut spread to its maximum during his tenure. There are those who estimate the number of his chassidim before the war as over one hundred thousand.
The Admor Rabbi Yehudah Leib Alter [1847-1905], the 'Sfat Emet,' was the third Admor in the Gur chassidut dynasty, and among the most prominent Jewish leaders of Poland at the end of the 19th century. The Gur chassidut became the central chassidut in all of Poland under his leadership.
Invitations to weddings in the families of the great Admors of those years, especially of the glorified Gur chassidut, are very rare and almost nonexistent.
[1] 23x17. Fold marks. Very fine condition.
Two "kvittelach" notes, one written by Rabbi Refael Bloom of Kosice and the second by his son and successor, Admor Rabbi Eliezer Chaim of Kosice.
Names of family members [my wife, Chana Malka bat Liba Frumet etc.] and their own names, all in their hands, given for prayers and blessings to one of the leading Admors of Sanz. Interestingly, at the end of kvittel of Rabbi Refael Bloom, after asking for various salvations and repentance, he writes: "for success ....and particularly for the dissemination of Torah and fear of Heaven with ease, and also in the new place that we purchased, everything should be successful and easy ...."
Admor Rabbi Refael Bloom of Kosice [d. 2005] was born in Kosice, Slovakia. Prior to the Second World War, he founded a yeshiva in Hungary. After the war, in the summer of 1945 he returned to Kosice and put forth efforts to reestablish the Jewish community. Together with other rabbis, he was able to free more than 200 agunas so that they could remarry. He wrote a noted elegy for the Holocaust victims.
[2] leaves, 7x13 cm and 14x22 cm. Fine condition.