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Letter by Rabbi Yoel of Satmar Following the Establishment of The State of Israel * A lengthy letter, filled with blessings, entirely in the holy handwriting of the Admor Rabbi Yoel of Satmar, signed twice with his holy signature. The letter is composed of two parts, and after signing the first section of the letter, the Rebbe added an additional part and signed it again in his holy handwriting. In his letter, the Rebbe cries out from the depths of his heart over the confusion that arose after the establishment of the State of Israel, as though there is some matter or benefit in it, and he writes: “From the lines of his letter, it appears as if you entertain a doubt, Heaven forbid, regarding the government of heresy, as though there is substance to it. I am utterly astonished — how could such a thought enter your mind… for all this is merely among the terrible trials of Chevlei Moshiach, and they are indeed the birth pangs of Moshiach. May Hashem save us from them and from their tumult… and Heaven forbid to be drawn after the inclination of heresy and foreign ideas.” At the beginning of the letter, the Rebbe showers many blessings for health, protection, and nachas: “May you all enjoy complete health and well-being, be spared from all harm and misfortune, live with nachas and tranquility, and succeed in everything you do — until we soon merit to see the salvation and joy of the entire Jewish people”. The Admor Rabbi Yoel of Satmar (1887-1979) , author of Divrei Yoel, was a leading Rebbe following the Holocaust. A brilliant and pious scholar, he was fluent in all areas of Torah and renowned for his firm stance against the Zionistic movement and all institutions of secular government in Eretz Yisrael. Following the Holocaust, he reestablished the majestic Chassidic court of Satmar in both the United States and Eretz Yisrael and served as Nassi of the Eidah Chareidis in Jerusalem. The letter was sent to his relative Rabbi Yoel Ashkenazi. At the end of the letter are a few lines written by the Rebbe's personal secretary, Rabbi Yosef Ashkenazi. Brooklyn, New York, undated , but from the content of the letter it appears it was written close to the establishment of the State. Official letterhead, written on both sides. Condition: Good. Printed in Iggros Mahari”t, Letter No. 4.