Should a Chassid Say “Kesser” When Davening with a Nusach Ashkenaz Minyan?

Original Response ...

Should a Chassid Say “Kesser” When Davening with a Nusach Ashkenaz Minyan?

Original Response from Rabbi Yehosef Rottenberg of Kosson, Author of “Bnei Shlashim”

Signed Response from Rabbi Yehosef Rottenberg regarding the case where eight members of a minyan recite “na’aritzach” and two members recite “kesser.” In such a case, can it still be considered that the prayer of “Kedusha” was recited with a minyan? The Bnei Shlashim writes: “In my opinion, there is no problem... I know of many good people who davened nusach Sephard even while davening in an Ashkenazic synagogue.”

The letter concludes with a blessing in the hand of the Admor: “I bless you with the blessing of our Fathers... and await to see Mashiach with a crown upon his head speedily in our days...”

Last few lines and signature by the Admor of Kosson.

Rabbi Yehosef Rottenberg of Kosson (1853-1911) was the grandson of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Zidichov, author of Ateres Tzvi. It is told that Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch told his daughter that she was destined to give birth to a son who would illuminate the world. He was a close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz who greatly admired him. He married the daughter of Rabbi Meshulam Feish HaLevi of Tosh. He used to immerse in ice cold waters and would also fast continuously. He brought about great salvation for the many people who came to him for blessings. He authored Bnei Shlashim.

Dated Kosson, 1905.

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