Letter from Rabbi Eliyahu Guttmacher – the Tzaddik of Greiditz, with the mention of his son who passed away in his presence. 1873.
Specifications : [1] leaf. 14×17 cm. Entirely in his handwriting and with his signature.
Unique Features: In the letter, the Tzaddik of Greiditz writes: “The main thing is to accrue merit for my son ztz”l, which provides healing for my blow, until the coming of the redeemer, who will return the hearts of the fathers to Hash-m.”
Backgroud: Rabbi Eliyahu Guttmacher was a genius and kabbalist. He was a close disciple of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and served as rabbi of Pleszew and subsequently Greiditz, by whose name he is known. In his later years he became known as a miracle worker called ‘Der Greiditzer Tzaddik’ [the tzaddik from Greiditz] and served as something of a chassidic Admor. Even the Admor of Gur, author of Sfat Emet , asked for his blessing. He passed away in 1875.
Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Guttmacher (1818-1870), was born in 1818 to his illustrious father, the kabbalist and miracle worker Rabbi Eliyahu of Greiditz – to whom many people flocked for blessings and healing from diseases, and who functioned as a Admor, which was very rare in Germany. Rabbi Tzvi authored the famous book, Ken Mefureshet on tractate Kinim. In the book’s introduction, his father stated that his son left a legacy for all generations, and guaranteed that one who needs a salvation should learn tractate Kinim with HaRav [Ovadiah of Bartenura], Tosefot Yom Tov , and the commentary Ken Mefureshet , and should pray in whichever language he is fluent, and he will be saved. And if this does not have immediate effect, he should repeat the segulah for up to three days. The book Sukkat Shalem (page 107) writes, “And we have heard of pedigreed families, who are accustomed to doing this and do not need doctors.” The segulah has become famous again in recent years, and there are many classes on Ken Mefureshet . It is well-known that Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky recommends this segulah to those who turn to him in need of salvation.
Condition: Moderate. Slight tears, reinforced, with damage to text. Some faded letters.