An important letter from the Rebbe to his mechutan, Rebbi Menachem Binyamin Ben Zion Halberstam-Rotenberg.
Fifth Night of Chanukah, 1953.
The letter discusses the concept of "Ma’alin Bakodesh" (ascending in holiness), as learned from the Chanukah lights. In several places, the Rebbe personally corrected the text in his own handwriting and also added a blessing for a speedy recovery to his mechutan shortly before signing.
The recipient, Rebbi Menachem Binyamin Ben Zion Halberstam-Rotenberg of Sanz-Widislaw: [1881–1957], a descendant of the saintly lineage of Sanz and Kshanov through his father, Rebbi Aharon of Biala-Bielitz, and his grandfather, Rebbi Yosef Zev of Kshanov, son of Rebbi Chaim of Sanz. Through his mother, he was also a grandson of Rebbi Alter Chaim of Wolbrom, adopting the family name Rotenberg in his honor. Rebbi Menachem Binyamin was descended from the great tzaddikim of Ropshitz, Sanz, Or LaShamayim, Belz, and Apta. He later emigrated to the United States, where he led his community and served as president of the Council of American Rebbes.
28 cm. Water stains.
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