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“Blessing and Success, Peace and Tranquility in His Abodes” — A Rare Letter Bearing the Joint Signatures of the Two Rebbes of Bohush. Bohush, 1902 - A rare and important Chassidic letter, filled with sacred blessings, bearing the joint signatures of two of the righteous leaders of the Ruzhin dynasty and Rebbes of Bohush — Rabbi Menachem Mendel Friedman and Rabbi David Twersky. Bohush, Sunday, Parashas Emor, 5662 [1902]. The letter was written on the impressive stationery of Yeshivas Beis Yisrael, established in Bohush and headed by the two Rebbes, and named in honor of the holy patriarch of the Ruzhin dynasty, Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Ruzhin. At the conclusion of the letter, the two Rebbes bestow exceptionally meaningful blessings: “May his remembrance be inscribed in the Book for Good before Hashem, that his merit endure for generation after generation… Blessing and success, peace and tranquility in his abodes, good and pleasant life…” In the Chassidic world, special significance was always attached to the blessings of the tzaddikim of the House of Ruzhin, renowned for their holiness and the power of their blessings. Their handwritten letters were often treasured as veritable amulets. Particularly noteworthy is the blessing of “success”, which in Chassidic thought is regarded as a blessing encompassing all others, touching every endeavor and every undertaking of a person’s life. The Rebbes further add: “And it is our hope that his remembrance be inscribed in the Book for Good before Hashem, that his merit endure for generation after generation.” This is a phrase of profound significance, conveying not merely a blessing for the present, but the extension of blessing, merit, and spiritual influence to future generations. The letter and its blessings were written in the holy hand of the wonder-working tzaddik, Rabbi Dovid’l of Bohush, and bear his autograph signature . The signature of his brother-in-law, Rabbi Mendel of Bohush, appears in the form of a signature stamp reproducing his handwriting. [1] Leaf. 22 cm. Thick, glossy, high-quality paper. Official stationery of Yeshivas Beis Yisrael of Bohush. Condition: Good. Minor rubbing to the upper blank margin, well away from the text. Biography Rabbi David Twersky of Bohush (1882–1934) One of the leading Rebbes of the Ruzhin dynasty in his generation, Rabbi David was renowned as a man of ruach ha-kodesh (divine inspiration), a worker of wonders, and a revered spiritual leader to whom thousands of Chassidim flocked for counsel, blessing, and salvation. He composed the celebrated Bohush melody “Ve-Tigaleh Ve-Tera’eh Malchuso.” He was named “David” after the holy Rabbi David of Tolna, who passed away in 1881. Until the age of seven he was raised in the home of his grandfather and mentor, Rabbi Avraham, the Maggid of Trisk, where his extraordinary talents and remarkable diligence in Torah study were already evident. He married the daughter of his cousin, Rabbi Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman of Bohush, author of Pe’er Yisrael, and settled at his father-in-law’s court in Bohush, Romania. Following the passing of his father-in-law on 23 Nissan 5683 [1923], he was appointed, together with his brother-in-law Rabbi Menachem Mendel Friedman, as the third Rebbe of the Bohush dynasty. He became famous as a possessor of divine inspiration, a miracle worker, and a master of both the revealed and mystical dimensions of Torah. Deeply beloved for his boundless love of every Jew, he was affectionately known as “Rabbi Dovid’l of Bohush.” Many regarded him as a wonder-working tzaddik. Those who came seeking his advice often found him prolonging seemingly ordinary conversation, through which he sought to draw down blessing and salvation upon those who consulted him. In remarkable harmony, he and his brother-in-law jointly led the Bohush court. They received petitioners together, divided redemption monies equally, conducted special gatherings jointly, and signed letters and rabbinic approbations together. Chassidim testified that those who consulted one Rebbe and then the other would frequently receive precisely the same answer from both. Rabbi Menachem Mendel Friedman of Bohush (1876–1942) The third Rebbe of the Bohush dynasty, son of Rabbi David Friedman of Bohush and grandson of the dynasty’s founder, Rabbi Yitzchak Friedman of Bohush. He was renowned for his holiness, devotion, and profound love of Israel. Together with his brother-in-law Rabbi David Twersky, he founded Yeshivas Beis Yisrael and jointly led the Bohush Chassidic court for many years. During the Holocaust he worked tirelessly on behalf of Jewish refugees, including survivors of the Iași pogrom. Following his passing, he was succeeded by his nephew and son-in-law, Rabbi Yitzchak Friedman.