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

Auction 96 · Lot 74

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

Estimate
$5,000–$7,000
Hammer price
$9,000

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

author

TEITELBAUM, YOEL

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Sunday of 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

With significant moral and ethical content.
One page. Creases.
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