Letter from Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam, with concluding line in his handwriting and with his signature. Kraków, Nisan 1930. Written on an official postcard from the Rebbe's court in Kraków, the letter confirms receipt of donation and extends many blessings: "… and I hereby beseech on his behalf that G-d grant him success in all his endeavors, for the good and for blessing, and may he reap much satisfaction from all his descendants, and celebrate the upcoming festival in accordance with Halacha and with joy". Written by a scribe, with the addition of one and a half lines handwritten and signed by the Rebbe: "The words of one who entreats on his behalf, Yitzchak Yeshaya son of the pious rabbi from Sanz". Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam of Chechiav (1864-1943, perished in the Holocaust, Encyclopedia of Chassidut II, pp. 412-413) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Son-in-law of R. Yechiel Heshel of Krilovitz (Murovani Kurylivtsi), and in his second marriage, of R. Yaakov Tzvi of Parysów. His father, R. Chaim of Sanz, attested that he possesses a holy soul. He absorbed Chassidism from his older brothers: R. Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova (Sieniawa), R. Baruch of Gorlitz (Gorlice) and R. David of Kshanow (Chrzanów). After his marriage, he settled in Belz and learnt Torah from his wife's grandfather, Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. At the age of nineteen, he was appointed rabbi of Chechiav (Czchów) and was since referred to as R. Yeshayale Chechiaver. He later moved to Satmar, ultimately establishing his court in Kraków. He earnt the reputation of a righteous and pious miracle worker, with thousands of followers flocking to his court. Upon the German invasion of Kraków, he was confined to a ghetto. After escaping to Lviv, he wandered from place to place before settling in Bochnia. The Germans searched for him, eventually locating the bunker he was hiding in and murdering all its inhabitants. According to another version, he was murdered together with R. Meir of Vielipoli (Wielopole Skrzyńskie) in the town square, both wrapped in their prayer shawls. Official postcard with printed letterhead: "Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam, Kraków"; the Rebbe's name and address are printed in Polish on the verso. 14.5X9.5 cm. Very good condition. Postage stamp removed.
Letter from Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam, with concluding line in his handwriting and with his signature. Kraków, Nisan 1930. Written on an official postcard from the Rebbe's court in Kraków, the letter confirms receipt of donation and extends many blessings: "… and I hereby beseech on his behalf that G-d grant him success in all his endeavors, for the good and for blessing, and may he reap much satisfaction from all his descendants, and celebrate the upcoming festival in accordance with Halacha and with joy". Written by a scribe, with the addition of one and a half lines handwritten and signed by the Rebbe: "The words of one who entreats on his behalf, Yitzchak Yeshaya son of the pious rabbi from Sanz". Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam of Chechiav (1864-1943, perished in the Holocaust, Encyclopedia of Chassidut II, pp. 412-413) was the youngest son of Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Son-in-law of R. Yechiel Heshel of Krilovitz (Murovani Kurylivtsi), and in his second marriage, of R. Yaakov Tzvi of Parysów. His father, R. Chaim of Sanz, attested that he possesses a holy soul. He absorbed Chassidism from his older brothers: R. Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova (Sieniawa), R. Baruch of Gorlitz (Gorlice) and R. David of Kshanow (Chrzanów). After his marriage, he settled in Belz and learnt Torah from his wife's grandfather, Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. At the age of nineteen, he was appointed rabbi of Chechiav (Czchów) and was since referred to as R. Yeshayale Chechiaver. He later moved to Satmar, ultimately establishing his court in Kraków. He earnt the reputation of a righteous and pious miracle worker, with thousands of followers flocking to his court. Upon the German invasion of Kraków, he was confined to a ghetto. After escaping to Lviv, he wandered from place to place before settling in Bochnia. The Germans searched for him, eventually locating the bunker he was hiding in and murdering all its inhabitants. According to another version, he was murdered together with R. Meir of Vielipoli (Wielopole Skrzyńskie) in the town square, both wrapped in their prayer shawls. Official postcard with printed letterhead: "Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam, Kraków"; the Rebbe's name and address are printed in Polish on the verso. 14.5X9.5 cm. Very good condition. Postage stamp removed.
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