(Grand Rabbi of Satmar 1887-1979).

(TEITELBAUM, JOEL).

Nissan

Jerusalem

1965

Letter in the hand of R. Pinchas Epstein written to the Satmar Rebbe who was designated as the “Gavad” (Gaon Av Beth Din) of the Eidah HaChareidith of Jerusalem. Written in Hebrew on Beth Din letterhead. Signed by R. Pinchas Epstein (Rosh Beth Din), R. Yisrael Yitzchak Reisman and R. David Halevi Jungreis, members of the Beth-Din of the Eidah HaChareidith of Jerusalem.

Concerns the Badatz’s “Safra DeDayna” (Secretary of the Beth Din) who must travel to the United States to seek relief from financial distress. The Satmar Rebbe is asked to ease the burden of this worthy individual so that he can immediately return to Jerusalem and continue his important work for the strengthening of religious Judaism. The letter is striking as the members of the Beth Din each sign their name with the inclusion of their parent’s name, that is, in the form of a formal Kvittel written to a Rebbe. It is interesting to note that Rabbis Reisman and Jungreis, who both came from a Chassidic background, sign with their mother’s name, whereas Rabbi Epstein, who was from a Lithuanian background, signs with his father’s name.