El Acheinu di Bechol Athar Ve’athar [“To our brethren all over the world.”]

(RUSSIA).

25th Shevat

(Vilna?)

1932

Single printed broadside. Endorsed by the Chofetz Chaim, R. Yoseph Yitzchak Schneerson and R. Chaim Ozer Grodzenski.

Appeal to help our “unfortunate brethren under Soviet rule.” Due to their wretched economic condition, they are on the verge of starvation. “We are aware of the worldwide economic depression, yet Russian Jewry must be assisted and provided with Matzoth for Pesach.” This historical poster indicates the positive interaction of the Chofetz Chaim, R. Chaim Ozer and the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe, working together for the benefit of the community at large. See S. D. Lewin, Toldoth Chabad Be’Russia HaSovietith (1989) pp. 121-22.