“… Whoever wants to come to Jerusalem to join us, no insult to the tzaddikim applies. On the contrary, there is not now in any case, due to the multitude of our iniquities, anywhere else any place where there is a society gathered together for Divine service”
Exceptionally rare letter, entirely handwritten and signed by the Admo”r Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kahn, founder of the Toldot Aharon Chassidut. The letter was written two years after he assumed leadership, and it contains counsel and guidance for a Chassid who would like to join his group in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1949.
Rare and wonderful letter handwritten by the Admo”r of Toldot Aharon ztz”l himself, to a Chassid who wished to ascend to the Land of Israel and join this sacred group in Jerusalem. However, the Chassid has many concerns, both spiritual and material. First and foremost is the possible insult to his present Rebbe, should he take leave of him to join the rebbe of Toldot Aharon. The Rebbe answers his concerns in great detail, and determines, inter alia , that no insult to the tzaddikim applies”!
1. “Whoever wants to come to Jerusalem to join us, no insult to the tzaddikim applies. On the contrary, there is not now in any case, due to the multitude of our iniquities, anywhere else any place where there is a society gathered together for Divine service”
2. With respect to livelihood – this is truly no small matter, but one must put his faith in Hashem – He who gives life, gives sustenance, and nothing stops Him from bringing salvation. This is no different here than anywhere else, because “Salvation is His.”
3. As for the draft, they do not take those with two children, etc.
4. It is worthwhile to come to Jerusalem with rabbinic documentation.
5. Counsel with respect to bringing sefarim and other items for sale in the Land of Israel.
Refer to the Hebrew catalog text for a brief biography of the Admo”r Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kahn .
[1] leaf paper, 13×22 cm.
Fine condition. Artistic paper completions in the margins, without damage to the text. Reinforcements in the fold of the leaf in the center of the letter.