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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Collection of various manuscripts; booklets, passages and single leaves. The majority of the writings are in oriental handwriting (Morocco, Yemen, Persia and more).
The manuscripts were not examined, however, in overview it appears that the collection contains: liturgical poems and prayers, a Chumash, amulets and Chiddushei Torah.
Approx. 100 leaves, various sizes and conditions.
The manuscripts were not examined, however, in overview it appears that the collection contains: liturgical poems and prayers, a Chumash, amulets and Chiddushei Torah.
Approx. 100 leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Large manuscript collection, full essays and titles of replies, poems, sermons and eulogies in Eastern handwriting. [Eretz Israel, Tiberias, Safed]. Years 1860-1930.
A reply about the removal of Rabbi of Kasiv’s son from his father’s function [Safed]; a lecture for the opening of a hospital [Tiberias?, 1920’s]; a sermon delivered by me in Tunis on the Shabbat of Passover 1880 [by a scholar from Tiberias]; a poem honoring the sages buried in the Land of Israel [Rabbi Moshe Ha-Levi]; letters to Yemen; “A reply sent to me by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaluz” on the status of a thin feather which is close to the bird’s body; an eulogy of Rabbi Mordechai, of the sages and Dayanim of Jerusalem “developed the Beit Misgav La-Dach charity project during 20 years… left the Holy Land of Israel only once to go to Egypt…”; a poem on the Hebron community and the holy gravesites located there [the Patriarchs at Me’arat Ha-Machpela, the tomb of Moshe Rabbeinu(?) and more]; and many more essays. Dozens of leaves, with several written columns on each. Varying size and condition.
A reply about the removal of Rabbi of Kasiv’s son from his father’s function [Safed]; a lecture for the opening of a hospital [Tiberias?, 1920’s]; a sermon delivered by me in Tunis on the Shabbat of Passover 1880 [by a scholar from Tiberias]; a poem honoring the sages buried in the Land of Israel [Rabbi Moshe Ha-Levi]; letters to Yemen; “A reply sent to me by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaluz” on the status of a thin feather which is close to the bird’s body; an eulogy of Rabbi Mordechai, of the sages and Dayanim of Jerusalem “developed the Beit Misgav La-Dach charity project during 20 years… left the Holy Land of Israel only once to go to Egypt…”; a poem on the Hebron community and the holy gravesites located there [the Patriarchs at Me’arat Ha-Machpela, the tomb of Moshe Rabbeinu(?) and more]; and many more essays. Dozens of leaves, with several written columns on each. Varying size and condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript of sermon in honor of Chag HaShavuot, by Rabbi Ben-Zion Chai Uziel, Chief Rabbi of the Tel-Aviv-Jaffa community, 1936.
Various drafts appear upon the reverse side of the pages, 2 of which are written in his handwriting: “Joy and Prayer, arranged by the Chief Rabbinate of the Tel-Aviv district, in honor of the coronation of our esteemed king as ruler of Great Britain and the Indian empire”.
Rabbi Ben-Zion Chai Uziel (1881-1953), was born in Jerusalem to his father, Rabbi Yosef Refael, of an old-established family of Rabbis in Jerusalem, descendants of the Chikrei Lev. In 1910, he was appointed Chief Rabbi of the Sephardic community in Jaffa. In 1921, became Chief Rabbi of Salonica and in 1923, Chief Rabbi of the community of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa. In 1939 was in London as emissary and representative of the Jewish settlement in Eretz Yisrael, in that same year he was appointed Chief Rabbi and Rishon LeTziyon of Eretz Yisrael. Included in his writings are Mishpatei Uziel, Michmanei Uziel, Hashofet VeHamishpat and more.
5 leaves, official stationary, 8 written pages. 29.5 cm. very good condition.
Various drafts appear upon the reverse side of the pages, 2 of which are written in his handwriting: “Joy and Prayer, arranged by the Chief Rabbinate of the Tel-Aviv district, in honor of the coronation of our esteemed king as ruler of Great Britain and the Indian empire”.
Rabbi Ben-Zion Chai Uziel (1881-1953), was born in Jerusalem to his father, Rabbi Yosef Refael, of an old-established family of Rabbis in Jerusalem, descendants of the Chikrei Lev. In 1910, he was appointed Chief Rabbi of the Sephardic community in Jaffa. In 1921, became Chief Rabbi of Salonica and in 1923, Chief Rabbi of the community of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa. In 1939 was in London as emissary and representative of the Jewish settlement in Eretz Yisrael, in that same year he was appointed Chief Rabbi and Rishon LeTziyon of Eretz Yisrael. Included in his writings are Mishpatei Uziel, Michmanei Uziel, Hashofet VeHamishpat and more.
5 leaves, official stationary, 8 written pages. 29.5 cm. very good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript, sermons for Shabbat Ha-Gadol, Shabbat Zachor and more. 1928-1941.
Fine Rashi writing, with a few semi quill handwritten captions (Oriental style). Most of the sermons relate to the Exodus from Egypt and the Future Redemption.
About 78 written pages 21 cm. Good-fair condition, water marks and wear. Rebound.
Fine Rashi writing, with a few semi quill handwritten captions (Oriental style). Most of the sermons relate to the Exodus from Egypt and the Future Redemption.
About 78 written pages 21 cm. Good-fair condition, water marks and wear. Rebound.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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An ancient manuscript from the book Chut HaMeshulash on the Torah by Rabbi Yehuda Divan [printed in Constantinople 1739]. The manuscript begins in the middle of Parshat Lech Lecha and is discontinued in the middle of Parshat VaYechi.
Rabbi Yehuda Divan, (died 1752, Otzar HaRabbanim 6904) a chacham of Sefad and Jerusalem, a member of the Beit Din of the "Admat Kodesh". Was an emissary of Eretz Yisrael. He also wrote the book Zivchei Shelamim on the laws of shechita.
50 written pages, c. 21.5 cm. Oriental handwriting. Fair-poor condition, large stains and wear with omissions.
Rabbi Yehuda Divan, (died 1752, Otzar HaRabbanim 6904) a chacham of Sefad and Jerusalem, a member of the Beit Din of the "Admat Kodesh". Was an emissary of Eretz Yisrael. He also wrote the book Zivchei Shelamim on the laws of shechita.
50 written pages, c. 21.5 cm. Oriental handwriting. Fair-poor condition, large stains and wear with omissions.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript – Novella, Homiletics, Sod and Gematriot, by Remez and Kabala, Piyutim and Bakashot, a Calendar of Leap Years, Sod HaKadish, targum of various pesukim etc.
Written by "Avraham HaKatan son of Zevulun Etzban" who signed his name in a number of places and even brings a conversation with the Maggid from Heaven: "In my dream, a angel from heaven came to employee and told me this matter… and I told him… and he told me…".
Inscriptions and / or signatures of "Zevulun Etzban" and "Moshe Etzban".
C. 100 written pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth marks. Detached and worn leaves. Worn leather binding.
Written by "Avraham HaKatan son of Zevulun Etzban" who signed his name in a number of places and even brings a conversation with the Maggid from Heaven: "In my dream, a angel from heaven came to employee and told me this matter… and I told him… and he told me…".
Inscriptions and / or signatures of "Zevulun Etzban" and "Moshe Etzban".
C. 100 written pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth marks. Detached and worn leaves. Worn leather binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript, proverbs and expressions in Rhyme, author unknown. Oriental writing [19th century?].
A collection of proverbs and expressions from the Tanach and Chazal literature that rhyme, according to the order of the Hebrew alphabet, arranged in two columns.
Unusual format (long and narrow). The beginning and end are missing.
C. 100 pages. 11X32 cm. Fair-poor condition. Moth marks. Many moisture stains, some with erased or blurred text. Heavy tears to leaf margins, with damage to text. New binding.
A collection of proverbs and expressions from the Tanach and Chazal literature that rhyme, according to the order of the Hebrew alphabet, arranged in two columns.
Unusual format (long and narrow). The beginning and end are missing.
C. 100 pages. 11X32 cm. Fair-poor condition. Moth marks. Many moisture stains, some with erased or blurred text. Heavy tears to leaf margins, with damage to text. New binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Halacha and Agada Sermons Manuscripts. [Greece], 1820.
Author is unknown but based on his writings, it appears that he had served as Rabbi in the area of Salonica, Greece.
He deals with a customary mistake made by women as they count their “seven clean days” and reports: “I have already turned to the great rabbi... about that deplorable custom and he replied that this custom had to be abolished since it is a De-Oraita prohibition”. He then writes: “and I have sought the opinion of the outstanding Rabbi Nechama son of Shabtay... and he has said that this is the opposite of the law and that it needs to be eliminated. And I have also asked Rabbi David Di Buton, who was a Posek for 22 years, he too replied that he had been asked about this custom in the city of Kastoria and that it was not conform to the Poskim’s writings and he has abolished their custom. And whoever will remove this custom will have great merit, since this is a grave violation”.
Rabbi David Di-Buton, of the leading sages of Salonica, authored the “Yad David” (Salonica, 1859). Rabbi Chaim Nechama son of Shabtay served as Dayan in Salonica towards the end of his life and passed away in 1827. (More details about him in the enclosed material – from the books “Dynasty of the Salonica Rabbis” by Rabbi David Pipano; “Chronicles of the Jews in Turkey and Eastern countries”, 6, page 107). On the other two rabbis, we have found no information such as where they previously served as Poskim in the city where our author served as rabbi.
33 written leaves, in fine Eastern handwriting, with additions and corrections. High quality paper, good condition.
Author is unknown but based on his writings, it appears that he had served as Rabbi in the area of Salonica, Greece.
He deals with a customary mistake made by women as they count their “seven clean days” and reports: “I have already turned to the great rabbi... about that deplorable custom and he replied that this custom had to be abolished since it is a De-Oraita prohibition”. He then writes: “and I have sought the opinion of the outstanding Rabbi Nechama son of Shabtay... and he has said that this is the opposite of the law and that it needs to be eliminated. And I have also asked Rabbi David Di Buton, who was a Posek for 22 years, he too replied that he had been asked about this custom in the city of Kastoria and that it was not conform to the Poskim’s writings and he has abolished their custom. And whoever will remove this custom will have great merit, since this is a grave violation”.
Rabbi David Di-Buton, of the leading sages of Salonica, authored the “Yad David” (Salonica, 1859). Rabbi Chaim Nechama son of Shabtay served as Dayan in Salonica towards the end of his life and passed away in 1827. (More details about him in the enclosed material – from the books “Dynasty of the Salonica Rabbis” by Rabbi David Pipano; “Chronicles of the Jews in Turkey and Eastern countries”, 6, page 107). On the other two rabbis, we have found no information such as where they previously served as Poskim in the city where our author served as rabbi.
33 written leaves, in fine Eastern handwriting, with additions and corrections. High quality paper, good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript Shir U'Shvacha, novella and homiletics on the weekly Torah portion and on Shir HaShirim. Rabbi Chaim HaLevi. [Izmir?, c. 1890's?].
A large complete volume of Torah novella, aggada and halacha, commentaries and Torah interpretations. Autographic writing in Oriental Soletreo handwriting, title page and introduction autographed by author.
Cover leaf has a list of more of the author's works: Shevach LaEl on Tehilim. Chaim VaChesed on Nevi'im Rishonim and Achronim, Musar Av, a small composition on Pirkei Avot and additional writings. [Apparently, these writing were never printed]. We do not know the author, Chaim ben Shlomo HaLevi, but from his works it seems that he was a great talmid chacham, one of the sages of Izmir. Amongst the names of rabbis and books mentioned often in this volume are the books of the Chida and Kisei Shlomo by Rabbi Shlomo Chachim of Izmir, Salonika 1847. The controversy over the halachic decision of Rabbi Yom Tov Krispin is mentioned, [Avraham Bemachazeh, Izmir 1869, by Rabbi Yehoshua Avraham Krispin who died in 1856 in Izmir], and other Izmir scholars.
391 written pages, 21.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition. Original leather binding, damaged.
A large complete volume of Torah novella, aggada and halacha, commentaries and Torah interpretations. Autographic writing in Oriental Soletreo handwriting, title page and introduction autographed by author.
Cover leaf has a list of more of the author's works: Shevach LaEl on Tehilim. Chaim VaChesed on Nevi'im Rishonim and Achronim, Musar Av, a small composition on Pirkei Avot and additional writings. [Apparently, these writing were never printed]. We do not know the author, Chaim ben Shlomo HaLevi, but from his works it seems that he was a great talmid chacham, one of the sages of Izmir. Amongst the names of rabbis and books mentioned often in this volume are the books of the Chida and Kisei Shlomo by Rabbi Shlomo Chachim of Izmir, Salonika 1847. The controversy over the halachic decision of Rabbi Yom Tov Krispin is mentioned, [Avraham Bemachazeh, Izmir 1869, by Rabbi Yehoshua Avraham Krispin who died in 1856 in Izmir], and other Izmir scholars.
391 written pages, 21.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A manuscript of systems and rules of various halachic topics according to the order of the Hebrew alphabet. [C. beginning of the 19th century]. Never printed. Impressed on cover, "Notebook – by Eliyahu Hayun" whose signature is also inside the manuscript. Oriental handwriting, by two or three writers [possibly, the author had written it together with his scribes, or it had been written by several authors and one of them was Rabbi Eliyahu Hayun who signed the manuscript].
Author unknown, but from the many entries in the book and the numerous thoughts heard from his rabbis and the scholars of his generation we can learn about his times and his companions. The manuscript was written c. 1806-1811. In one entry, the author notes "this happened in 1809… on Shemini Atzeret". In many places in blessing the live or the dead, he mentions the Chida [who died in 1806] and the author of Zera Emet [died 1811]. He writes about things said to him by Rabbi Suzin who he names Rav Achai [Rabbi Mordechai Suzin?]. He copies things that never saw print from manuscripts and sheets of Rabbi Yehuda Burla and things from the manuscripts of the author of Zera Emet, and he copies from the manuscript of the Rav HaMelitz [his Torah thoughts were publicized by word of mouth and written in the lands where he passed through as a rabbinical emissary of Jerusalem. In 1796, he was in Turkey; see Ya'ari, Eretz Yisrael emissaries, page 562]. In numerous places, the author notes things he had written in his book Dikdukei Torah, [apparently, this book was also never printed].
C. 170 written pages, 15.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Leaf cutting with minor damage to text. Fancy leather binding with golden impressions, detached and worn.
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Author unknown, but from the many entries in the book and the numerous thoughts heard from his rabbis and the scholars of his generation we can learn about his times and his companions. The manuscript was written c. 1806-1811. In one entry, the author notes "this happened in 1809… on Shemini Atzeret". In many places in blessing the live or the dead, he mentions the Chida [who died in 1806] and the author of Zera Emet [died 1811]. He writes about things said to him by Rabbi Suzin who he names Rav Achai [Rabbi Mordechai Suzin?]. He copies things that never saw print from manuscripts and sheets of Rabbi Yehuda Burla and things from the manuscripts of the author of Zera Emet, and he copies from the manuscript of the Rav HaMelitz [his Torah thoughts were publicized by word of mouth and written in the lands where he passed through as a rabbinical emissary of Jerusalem. In 1796, he was in Turkey; see Ya'ari, Eretz Yisrael emissaries, page 562]. In numerous places, the author notes things he had written in his book Dikdukei Torah, [apparently, this book was also never printed].
C. 170 written pages, 15.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Leaf cutting with minor damage to text. Fancy leather binding with golden impressions, detached and worn.
See more items 510-511.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript, Beit Tefilla, commentary on the prayers. Torah novella and various compilations. [Izmir?, c. 1851].
Various writings, signatures, names of people, inscriptions of emissaries for collecting funds (1851), signature of Avraham Hayun [possibly the author of the novella and commentary, perhaps a relative of Rabbi Moshe Hayun and Rabbi Eliyahu Hayun (see next Item - Manuscript Yismach Moshe and previous Item - Manuscript Notebook of Rules. Apparently, all three manuscripts came from the same origin).
C. 40 written pages. 18.5 cm. High-quality paper, tears and stains. Original, worn binding.
Various writings, signatures, names of people, inscriptions of emissaries for collecting funds (1851), signature of Avraham Hayun [possibly the author of the novella and commentary, perhaps a relative of Rabbi Moshe Hayun and Rabbi Eliyahu Hayun (see next Item - Manuscript Yismach Moshe and previous Item - Manuscript Notebook of Rules. Apparently, all three manuscripts came from the same origin).
C. 40 written pages. 18.5 cm. High-quality paper, tears and stains. Original, worn binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript Yismach Moshe on the Rambam, and Talmud novella. Rabbi Moshe Hayun [Turkey?, after 1820]. A complete work, never printed.
A complete, handsome volume, two illustrated title-pages. Nice Oriental Soletreo handwriting, autographic writing of author [several kinds of writings of the same writer], title page and introduction signed by the author Moshe ben Eliyahu Hayun. [Perhaps, son of Rabbi Eliyahu Hayun, author of Booklet of Rules, see Item 509]. Scholarly, deep novella, style of study and writing of scholars of Turkey and Jerusalem. He writes things taken from printed books and manuscripts from the Rishonim and Achronim (primarily, from the scholars of Turkey and Jerusalem). We do not know the author's identity but from the book's content we can learn about his rabbis and companions. In many places in the book, he discusses matters of oral and written origin "from my grandfather", "my teacher and rabbi, my grandfather Moshe Yom Tov" and he mentions his father-in-law who was his teacher and rabbi: "I saw my teacher and rabbi my father-in-law who asked …" (Leaf 28). His brother is also mentioned (Leaf 16) as is his study companion: "and when studying with Rabbi Nissim Medini" (Leaf 15), "This we wrote… Nissim Medini (Leaf 77) and things he heard from Rabbi Avraham Panizher".
We have no knowledge regarding the date that this manuscript was written. The book Migdal Chananel (Salonika 1819) and the book Ohalei Yehuda (Salonika 1821) are mentioned as new books. We assess that this work was written over a long period of time, apparently, between 1840-1870.
C. 110 written pages, 14 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Original semi-leather binding, with golden impressions, worn.
A complete, handsome volume, two illustrated title-pages. Nice Oriental Soletreo handwriting, autographic writing of author [several kinds of writings of the same writer], title page and introduction signed by the author Moshe ben Eliyahu Hayun. [Perhaps, son of Rabbi Eliyahu Hayun, author of Booklet of Rules, see Item 509]. Scholarly, deep novella, style of study and writing of scholars of Turkey and Jerusalem. He writes things taken from printed books and manuscripts from the Rishonim and Achronim (primarily, from the scholars of Turkey and Jerusalem). We do not know the author's identity but from the book's content we can learn about his rabbis and companions. In many places in the book, he discusses matters of oral and written origin "from my grandfather", "my teacher and rabbi, my grandfather Moshe Yom Tov" and he mentions his father-in-law who was his teacher and rabbi: "I saw my teacher and rabbi my father-in-law who asked …" (Leaf 28). His brother is also mentioned (Leaf 16) as is his study companion: "and when studying with Rabbi Nissim Medini" (Leaf 15), "This we wrote… Nissim Medini (Leaf 77) and things he heard from Rabbi Avraham Panizher".
We have no knowledge regarding the date that this manuscript was written. The book Migdal Chananel (Salonika 1819) and the book Ohalei Yehuda (Salonika 1821) are mentioned as new books. We assess that this work was written over a long period of time, apparently, between 1840-1870.
C. 110 written pages, 14 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Original semi-leather binding, with golden impressions, worn.
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