“Together, we shall all endeavor for the sake of Hashem and ...

“Together, we shall all endeavor for the sake of Hashem and our holy Torah”

Letter by the Admor Rabbi Aharon Menachem Mendel of Radzymin. 1909

Strongly-worded letter by the Admor Rabbi Aharon Menachem Mendel Guterman of Radzymin condemning the Alliance Israelite Universelle for its attack of traditional Judaism and efforts to mitigate Jewish faith. “And they have come as far as our holy city of Jerusalem, to destroy and uproot Judaism and traditional education of our children in an alarming fashion. This is dreadful and cannot be abided.”

A long letter covering two-and-a-half sides in beautiful calligraphy. The last line was handwritten by the Admor himself and features his autograph: “Seeking his welfare and the peace of his Torah with a yearning heart and soul; awaiting the salvations of Yisrael, Aharon Menachem Mendel.”

In his letter, the Admor commends the covert efforts being made to oppose the Alliance and proposes the establishment of a permanent committee in Constantinople to represent the needs of Orthodox Jewry to the Ottoman authorities. He adds that as Nasi of Kollel Polin, he will personally appeal to authorities in Jerusalem to unite the local Kollels to endeavor “for the merits of thousands of Jews, to open their eyes and not be drawn after the terrible movement, to seal all breaches and continually strengthen and reinforce the pillars of religion with increased force and might.”

The Admor Rabbi Aharon Menachem Mendel Guterman of Radzymin (1860-1934) was one of the great Chassidic Admorim in Poland. He was a disciple of both his grandfather the Admor Rabbi Yaakov Aryeh of Radzymin and the Avnei Nezer, and was acclaimed as a tzaddik and genius who excelled in Torah and pilpul. In 1903, he was crowned Admor of Radzymin, and in this capacity, dedicated his life to providing for both the public and private individuals in need. Rabbi Aharon Menachem Mendel was named Nasi of Kupath Rabbi Meir Baal Haness and endeavored greatly to support the burgeoning Yishuv in Eretz Yisrael. In 1929, he paid a historic visit to Eretz Yisrael, in the course of which he initiated setting up the mechitzah at the Kosel. Rabbi Aharon Menachem Mendel was never blessed with children, yet his written legacy includes Kuntress Chinuch Habanim, Alim L’terufah, and Tzemach Menachem.

Radzymin, Thursday Parshas Chayei [Sarah] [25 Cheshvan, 5669], 1909). Folded leaf, written on two-and-a-half sides. Page Size: 20x13 cm. Condition: Good, save for a single water stain in the center of the page.

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