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(Grand Rebbe of Satmar, 1887-1979). Autograph Letter Signed written on letterhead in Hebrew to Rabbi Tzvi Halberstam.

Auction 91 · Lot 99

(Grand Rebbe of Satmar, 1887-1979). Autograph Letter Signed written on letterhead in Hebrew to Rabbi Tzvi Halberstam.

Estimate
$8,000–$12,000
Hammer price
Not recorded

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

TEITELBAUM, YOEL.

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Parshath Veyishavtem Labetach (Behar)

Place

Brooklyn

Publication

1954

Description

True to form, in this letter the Satmar Rebbe cites the Chasam Sofer: “That which is new is forbidden by the Torah.” He explains that the yetzer hara proceeds by telling one today that a little is permitted and then tomorrow more, etc.

summary

Significant content.
One page. Creases. 8vo.
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