Avraham Elimelech Perlow of Karlin-Pinsk (1891-1942). Hebrew Manuscript Shana-Tovah Greetings, with extensive New Year’s blessings to the Rebbe from his followers.

(CHASSIDISM)

“During the Days of Compassion”

Safed

1926

Signed by 21 prominent Chassidim from Safed, including: Avraham Werner, Yehoshua Lerner, Avraham Asher Zaltz and the Shochet Aharon Yisroel Tzvi Zaltz. “We will pray for the Rebbe, his family and the entire Court, at all the Holy Places, for a sweet New Year, good health, long life and salvation for all who request his blessings.” In return the Chassidim request their Rebbe’s compassionate remembrance in his prayers, to bless them with health, livelihood and to be able to remain in the holy confines of Eretz Israel. “[The Rebbe] should be a holy channel emanating an abundance of life and a source of blessings for all.”

Rabbi Abraham Elimelech Perlow of Karlin-Pinsk succeeded his father, R. Yisroel, the “Yenukah” of Stolin, as Rebbe in 1921. He visited Eretz Israel a number of times where he established a Yeshiva and attracted a large following. He returned to Poland in 1939 just prior to the outbreak of World War II despite the entreaties of his Chassidim to stay in the Holy Land. He stated that although he saw dark clouds above Poland, he felt obligated to return there to be with his family and his followers.