Responsum Letter from R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar – With Section Not Printed in His Book Keren ...

Responsum Letter from R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar – With Section Not Printed in His Book Keren LeDavid, and Blessings for Passover
Lengthy letter (4 pages), handwritten and signed by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, author of Keren LeDavid. Satmar, 12th Nissan 1921.
Addressed to R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer, then rabbi of Homorúd. Halachic responsum discussing the concern of chametz in the wells in his village (since they were used by non-Jews as well during Passover), and regarding the text of the Maaravit piyyutim for Passover night.
The first part of the letter was published in Responsa Keren LeDavid (Satmar, 1929). In the printed version, three words were added. The rest of the letter, discussing the piyyutim recited on Passover night and the conclusion with Passover wishes, were not printed.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
The recipient of the letter, R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer (1882-1959), dayan in Shamloy and later rabbi in various towns in Moldova and Bukovina. Settled in Safed after the Holocaust. Author of Tal Orot on the laws of Shabbat.
Double leaf, official stationery. [4] written pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears. Folding marks.